Summer Solstice Week: De-Cluttering, Crystsal Cleansing and Feng Shui

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Summer Solstice Week: De-Cluttering, Crystsal Cleansing and Feng Shui

1. Cleansing the Body

This is one of three processes that should be done 4 times a year.

Using the seasons as a guide, allows us to work with the "flow of

nature" and change as our bodies change. Consider a healthy detox or

work with the power of an herbal cleanser.

Here is a nice Detoxification Bath to get you started:

Detoxification Bath

2 Cups Sea Salt

2 Cups Baking Soda

4 Tbsp. Ginger Powder

Add 2 or 3 crystals of your choice

(I recommend any in the quartz family)

Place all ingredients in a hot bath and bathe for 20 Minutes

Drink plenty of water. This bath withdraws impurities from your body

and helps you to feel better. This bath can be done

2 to 3 times in a week or as needed.

Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and is high in both fiber and

mucilage. Psyllium seeds contain 10-30% mucilage. The laxative

properties of psyllium are due to the swelling of the husk when it

comes in contact with water. This forms a gelatinous mass and keeps

the feces hydrated and soft. The resulting bulk stimulates a reflex

contraction of the walls of the bowel, followed by emptying.

De-cluttering the space around you can make all the difference in the

way you feel. Start small. Try organizing a drawer or desk, your

closet or one room in your house, first. Then move on to a bigger

project. Learn the secrets to de-cluttering and re-organizing your

life with the proponents of Feng Shui.

Crystal Feng Shui pouches have a great affect. Consider malachite,

quartz, citrine or jade. Place on crystal in each of the 4 corners of

the room.

2. Cleansing the Mind

This is the 2nd in the trilogy. Learn how to think in "affirmations"

that are positive! These are statements that you make either aloud or

to yourself. Always approve and accept yourself. You cannot love

yourself unless you first, approve of and accept yourself.

A disciplined mind is a free mind. Gain control over your thoughts

and you maintain control over your life. Retrain your mind and you

regain your freedom. Calming the mind is a behavioral technique used

to interrupt, minimize and eliminate "psychological noise".

Obsessive, repetitive thoughts, anxiety and fears are all apart of

negative, self-destructive patterns that can benefit from the

positive affirmations and mind quieting.

"Love Thy Self"

I am perfect, whole and complete NOW, the way I am.

I deserve all that I require.

I am worthy, loveable and strong.

Mind clearing crystals include clear quartz, iolite, amethyst,

sodalite, angelite, blue agate, lapis (to name a few).

3. Cleansing the Spirit

This is a life long lesson and third in the trilogy. Utilize the

strength of yoga therapy. What is your belief system ? Does it serve

you well? How about discovering some great meditations !

The Sun Salutation in yoga is a great wakening and cleansing

exercise. This is a flowing combination of some of the asanas in

hatha yoga.

Sun Salutation

Stand in Tadasana, take a deep breath, clasp thumbs in front of you

and raise arms in front of you over head. Arch back from the waist.

Now, fold over at the waist as you exhale, placing palms on the

floor, Uttanasana, step your right leg back into Lunge, step your

left leg back to Plank, come into Bhujangasana, flow into Adho Mukha

Svanasana, step your right foot forward to Lunge, left foot forward

for Uttanasana, inhale up to Tadasana. Repeat, stepping your left leg

back into Lunge.

Sun Salutation can be found at:http://www.peacefulmind.com/yoga_therapy.htm

Crystal Cluster Cleansing Meditation

Breath is life! Exchange of electrons. Flow of energy. Air is the

primary nutrient. Survival without it is measured in minutes. It is

so important that you do it without thinking. Your breathing is the

voice of your spirit. It's depth, smoothness, sound, and rate reflect

your mood. If you become aware of your breath and breathe the way you

do when you are calm you will become calm. Practicing regular,

mindful breathing can be calming and energizing. With the addition of

music and it's rhythm, the "musical breath" can even help stress-

related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive

disorders. Fall into the rhythm of the music and breathe. Focus on

your breathing and the music.

Focusing on the breath is one of the most common and fundamental

techniques for accessing the meditative state. Breath is a deep

rhythm of the body that connects us intimately with the world around

us.

Add a crystal to your meditation. A cluster crystal sitting in front

of you or in a group meditation is a great choice. You can also hold

your favorite stone in your hand while you meditate. Choose a stone

that calls to you or use one, which metaphysical properties work for

your needs.

You may find metaphysical properties of stone here:http://www.peacefulmind.com/stones.htm

Close your eyes, breathe deeply and regularly, and observe your

breath as it flows in and out of your body. Give your full attention

to the breath as it comes in, and full attention to the breath as it

goes out. Whenever you find your attention wandering away from your

breath, gently pull it back to the rising and falling of the breath.

Inhale through your nose slowly and deeply, feeling the lower chest

and abdomen inflate like a balloon. Hold for five seconds. Exhale

deeply, deflating the lower chest and abdomen like a balloon. Hold

for five seconds. Do this three or four times, then allow your

breathing to return to a normal rhythm. You will begin to feel a

change come over your entire body. Gradually you will become less

aware of your breathing, but not captured in your stream of thoughts.

You will become more centered inward. You will just "be there."

Feng Shui for summer can be a great experience. For more Feng Shui

tips:http://www.peacefulmind.com/feng_shui.htm

Seasonal Healing is one of the best ways to remind ourselves that it

is time to evaluate our health. Our moods and bodies change as the

seasons change. See more on seasonal healing:http://www.peacefulmind.com/seasonal.htm

Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.http://www.peacefulmind.com/feng_shui.htm

Therapies for healing

mind, body, spirit