Healing Skills
Healing Skills: Meditations, Relaxation Techniques, Qi Gong, and Yoga
In this part of the website you can learn, download and practice healing skills like meditation, relaxation and other techniques. As you watch these videos, follow along fully.
Every day practice at least one meditation or healing skill. Once you are familiar with a technique you can practice it without watching the video.
Medical disclaimer: This program is meant to be integrated into the care provided by your conventional health care providers and in no way should be used as an alternative to the standard care. Please seek advice from a medical professional before engaging in any of the gentle physical activity in this program.
- NOTE: To follow all the talks, exercises, and large and small group discussion presented in the order presented at a weekend retreat , go to the Healing Program.
Meditations:
Setting the Intention
In this first visualization, Rob shows that we can always generate loving kindness and direct our ever present compassion towards ourselves and others. Please follow this safe and easy visualization as you listen along.
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Honouring Life Tim begins teaching meditation by bringing our attention to the here and now with a sense of gratitude and deep peace. You can learn this simple form of meditation by following this exercise and the other meditations in the Healing Program. To view the video clip in full screen mode, click on the Creating Space for Healing To view the video clip in full screen mode, click on the Thoughts are like Clouds This meditation addresses the normal experience of thinking while meditating, and teaches you how to refocus your attention when you notice your thoughts. To view the video clip in full screen mode, click on the Listening to your Body To view the video clip in full screen mode, click on the Bowl of Loving Kindness In this visualization, what we label as negative emotions are embraced with loving kindness, and are transformed by wisdom. To view the video clip in full screen mode, click on the Just Be Learn how to tap into deep relaxation with proper breathing and a body scan. To view the video clip in full screen mode, click on the icon icon icon icon icon icon icon
Basic Meditation
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Alchemy Of The Heart
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Relaxation Techniques
Raisin Eating Exercise - Watch and participate in this exercise of eating a single raisin slowly and mindfully. Afterwards reflect on this simple and profound exercise. (You’ll need a raisin or piece of fruit in hand at the start of this video).
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Body Scan - Timothy Walker guides the group through a personal audit of their own bodies at the Skills For Healing Weekend Retreat.
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Stress and the Relaxation Response - This lecture outlines what happens during a stress reaction and how to recognize your triggers and reactions.
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Qi Gong (like Tai Chi) – This standing energy exercise refreshes the vital energy of the body, mind and spirit.
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Gentle Yoga - This light routine reinforces the power of relaxation and helps get you back into your body. It finishes with the ‘rain of loving kindness’ visualization. (Caution: For those with weakened bones, primary brain cancer or metastasis involving the brain, please see your physician for permission before practicing this healing skill)
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