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Comment by Huntin Owl on April 14, 2009 at 7:29am

here are six formulas in the basic Autogenic Training and they are usually done in a certain order. The formulas are phrases or thoughts which are mentally repeated in a relaxed state, in order to suggest certain physiological responses. The exact words of the formulas are not important, especially since they were not developed in English in the first place. They can be repeated any way that is comfortable for the person practicing the technique. Here is a quick explanation of the six formulas.

1. The person starts by mentally repeating "I am at peace" or "I am relaxed and calm" in order to get into a basic relaxed state with eyes closed.

2. The first formula is for heaviness in the arms and legs. The practitioner may mentally repeat, "My arms and legs are heavy," for two or three minutes. The physiological response for this formula is deep muscular relaxation in the arms and legs.
In this formula, as in all of the other formulas, the practitioner uses any image that is appropriate to them in order to experience the physiological response. For example, thinking or imagining an arm or a leg being "limp like a rag doll and heavy as lead" will encourage the feeling of heaviness into the limbs. It is also important for the practitioner to feel the words rather than just saying them.

3. The second formula is for warmth in the arms and legs. The phrase mentally repeated may be, "My arms and legs are pleasantly warm" for two or three minutes. The response in the arms and legs is pleasant warmth caused by vascular dilation, expansion of the blood vessels in the circulatory system.

4. The third formula touches the heartbeat. The formula may be "My heart beat is strong and calm." The focus of attention is turned to the beating heart, and the practitioner may find that the heartbeat slows down, or becomes more regular, or becomes stronger.

5. The fourth formula is for breathing. The phrase often used is "It breathes me." This conveys that the Autogenic state of deep relaxation is in control of the breathing. Breathing may become deeper or slower as the Autogenic state reaches to the subconscious mind with the suggestion "It breathes me." An alternate formulation is "My breathing is slow and easy." This is not a breathing exercise or yoga, and the intent is not to alter the breathing, but instead to give control of the breathing over to the autogenic state.

6. The fifth formula brings warmth to the internal core of the body and the visceral organs in the abdominal area. The repeated mental phrase may be "Pleasant warmth is radiating across my abdomen." The person practicing AT can visualize that there is a little ball of sunshine at the solar plexus, and it is sending warmth and light radiating outward across all the internal organs of the chest and abdomen. The solar plexus is the place where many nervous system pathways come together just below the rib cage, so this formula brings a physiological response of warmth generated from this nerve center.

7. The sixth and final formula is "My face is cool" or "My forehead is cool." The cool feelings of the face and forehead contrast with the warmth in the limbs and the core of the body, intensifying the depth of the autogenic state.

8. At this point, when the body is in a deeply relaxed self-regulating state, there may be a series of suggestions or affirmations that are intended to deal with specific problems or motivations. Remember these affirmations are called the intentional formulas.

9. Finally, the autogenic session is ended by flexing the arms and legs, breathing deeply, and opening the eyes.
There are six formulas in the basic Autogenic Training and they are usually done in a certain order. The formulas are phrases or thoughts which are mentally repeated in a relaxed state, in order to suggest certain physiological responses. The exact words of the formulas are not important, especially since they were not developed in English in the first place. They can be repeated any way that is comfortable for the person practicing the technique. Here is a quick explanation of the six formulas.

1. The person starts by mentally repeating "I am at peace" or "I am relaxed and calm" in order to get into a basic relaxed state with eyes closed.

2. The first formula is for heaviness in the arms and legs. The practitioner may mentally repeat, "My arms and legs are heavy," for two or three minutes. The physiological response for this formula is deep muscular relaxation in the arms and legs.
In this formula, as in all of the other formulas, the practitioner uses any image that is appropriate to them in order to experience the physiological response. For example, thinking or imagining an arm or a leg being "limp like a rag doll and heavy as lead" will encourage the feeling of heaviness into the limbs. It is also important for the practitioner to feel the words rather than just saying them.

3. The second formula is for warmth in the arms and legs. The phrase mentally repeated may be, "My arms and legs are pleasantly warm" for two or three minutes. The response in the arms and legs is pleasant warmth caused by vascular dilation, expansion of the blood vessels in the circulatory system.

4. The third formula touches the heartbeat. The formula may be "My heart beat is strong and calm." The focus of attention is turned to the beating heart, and the practitioner may find that the heartbeat slows down, or becomes more regular, or becomes stronger.

5. The fourth formula is for breathing. The phrase often used is "It breathes me." This conveys that the Autogenic state of deep relaxation is in control of the breathing. Breathing may become deeper or slower as the Autogenic state reaches to the subconscious mind with the suggestion "It breathes me." An alternate formulation is "My breathing is slow and easy." This is not a breathing exercise or yoga, and the intent is not to alter the breathing, but instead to give control of the breathing over to the autogenic state.

6. The fifth formula brings warmth to the internal core of the body and the visceral organs in the abdominal area. The repeated mental phrase may be "Pleasant warmth is radiating across my abdomen." The person practicing AT can visualize that there is a little ball of sunshine at the solar plexus, and it is sending warmth and light radiating outward across all the internal organs of the chest and abdomen. The solar plexus is the place where many nervous system pathways come together just below the rib cage, so this formula brings a physiological response of warmth generated from this nerve center.

7. The sixth and final formula is "My face is cool" or "My forehead is cool." The cool feelings of the face and forehead contrast with the warmth in the limbs and the core of the body, intensifying the depth of the autogenic state.

8. At this point, when the body is in a deeply relaxed self-regulating state, there may be a series of suggestions or affirmations that are intended to deal with specific problems or motivations. Remember these affirmations are called the intentional formulas.

9. Finally, the autogenic session is ended by flexing the arms and legs, breathing deeply, and opening the eyes.


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Comment by Huntin Owl on April 13, 2009 at 9:51am

~~CEA: Collective Energy Act~~


The CEA (Collective Energy Act) is a group of people from all over the world who come "together" every Sunday night to focus their energies for a common goal. No matter what your religious background or where you come from, the CEA was formed by folks who either need a bit of an energy 'boost'.

By coming together on Sunday nights, we give each other that little boost that we need to help us through the coming week. To focus on our goals and encourage each other to keep going. We also update each other on our progress and that also helps us along.
It's simple really and takes almost no time. (Oh and it's completely free
Here's what we do:
Every Sunday night (or sometime over the weekend), we all light a candle and focus on our goal. Whether we need a creative boost, a little extra in our bank account or just want to send out our energies to the others, we take a few minutes to focus while we light our candles.
Then, just let it burn! For an hour or burned down completely, it's entirely up to you. (Supervised of course. You should never leave a burning candle unsupervised.)
Zanna: I have poor health and been trying to quit smoke and need new home. Thank you for you thoughts
JoWV: send me some motivating energy, for learning my med tests
From all the pagans: The quake was devastating in Italy.
Shadow Kitten: My Uncle has a brain tumor needs healing.
Homespunsyn: congestive heart failure only backwards and beat fast.
Willow: mastectomy, and is undergoing chemo .She's about halfway through her second treatments.
PaganCricket: pinched nerve or something. My neck and right shoulder/arm.
Lisa friend Please send any good energy you can toward her...she is someone who deserves a child.
11StoneAgeQueen11: Mike's Dad who is sick in hospital at the minute.
Ansu: Kasey She developed Stage 4 Ovarian cancer last May...has had 4 surgeries....one full round of chemotherapy and has begun her 2nd round of chemotherapy and just had the 2nd treatment. Kidney function  was impaired after the 1st chemotherapy.
ThePaganMafia his Girl friend declared dead for a minute and a half last Thursday due to a severe asthma attack. So I ask for energies and prayers to help her.
Aidansmama: Abby is a12yr old brain aneurysm rupture and is fighting for her life in a coma.
Sage: Mother / colon cancer keep her in your thoughts. I love her so.
Arohk: Mother-in -law been very sore for over 3 months and was admitted to the hospital over a week ago we just found out she has a growth on her pancreas I would like to ask for healing energy for her thank you all.

http://thegrove.conforums3.com/index.cgi?board=energy&num=1086583689&action=display&start=255
that is my Forum where I start with my CEA every Sunday

♦

Comment by Dianne on January 12, 2009 at 7:11am

Hi Fey,
Sending postive energy your way
BB
Di

Comment by Donna Louise on January 1, 2009 at 3:34pm

In addition to darfyd's IBS syndrom... have you looked up Don Tolman? just google the name and you will find his website. He has some very interesting theories on whole and raw food diet being able to cure anything!!
Cheers Donna Louise

Comment by Donna Louise on January 1, 2009 at 3:30pm

Has anyone been successful with Autogenics?? I am having trouble clearing my mind long enough to get past phase I... so any help would be appreciated.
Cheers

Comment by w1ccan on December 30, 2008 at 10:00pm

Hi Leesha, I learned EFT some years ago. It *really* works great, and it's so simple!

We had a wonderful psychologist lady working with us, who used to teach it to Doctors, believe it or not, to pass on to their patients. We did an in-service workshop, and I used it a fair bit for a while. I guess i just lapsed using it - thanx for the reminder. Count me in for the discussion.

Comment by Paige on December 30, 2008 at 5:38pm

darfyd

Athia is right it is very common these days, IBS is one of the main reasons people go to the doctors, second to the common cold, which these days there are so many strains that they are more exotic than common.

Some herbal remedies that may help you are.......

Peppermint essential oil taken as a enteric-coated capsule is very well suited for IBS, several studies have confirmed that this oil acts directly on the smooth muscles lining the intestinal walls decrease erratic contractions and alleviate spasms, one or two capsules containing 0.2 millilitre of the oil two to three times a day. If you cannot get the capsules then dilute a few drops with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and rub directly on the site of discomfort such as the lower abdomen. DO NOT TAKE Peppermint internally if you suffer from heartburn or oesophageal relux.

Pyllium is rich in fibre - up to 1 tablespoon of seed husk or 2 teaspoons of powdered seed stirred into 1/4 litre of water once per day, take within one hour of eating.

Camomile yes you were right here, Camomile acts as a sedative, it relieves wind and calms intestinal spasms and fights inflammation.

I really hope this helps.

Comment by Brom35 on December 30, 2008 at 5:28pm

Hey Chris,

I have suffered from ibs myself, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia many yrs ago.

After the drug road, with no success, I am totally drug free, with exception of the odd paracetamol.

Biggest thing for me was life style change, food intake, going back to a wholesome natural diet for a few years.
Things like yoghurt (natural of course, made my own), porridge, ground linseed, slippery elm, malic acid, loads of B vitamins and Omega's.
Dropping highly processed foods really does help.

Talk to a medical herbalist / naturopath.

Hope this helps

Brom

Comment by Fortuna_Goddess on December 5, 2008 at 8:05pm

thank you for the invite
I will be back on later on I have a lot of Avon to sort out now

Comment by Leesha on December 2, 2008 at 1:49pm

I just started a discussion on EFT - so if anyone is interested, pop on over and we can work together on whatever issues that may pop up.

blessings,
Leesha

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