Tree of Life Meditation Part II

by Dawn DelVecchio

Branches and Leaves

From part one: As the energy reaches the top of your head and through your crown chakra, imagine it bursting forth like branches of a tree. Feel your branches reach up and out toward the heavens, and allow yourself to draw in the energy of spirit through your leaves and branches.

Stay with your breath as you allow your tree to fill out. Notice your branches and leaves – do they reach upward, stretch outward, or drop down all around you toward the ground? Are your leaves large, small, smooth, or wrinkly? Just observe how your tree is growing as you continue to breath.

When you feel ready, begin to imagine energy being drawn into your leaves from the sun (or moon), with each inhalation. Feel the energy of this light pouring into you and begin breathing it down through your leaves and branches toward the crown of your head.

The Double Helix Dance

Now as you draw in the breath, feel the energy moving into your head, mingling and dancing with the earth energy that you’ve drawn up. Let the energies of earth and sky (spirit) dance around each other like a double helix, traveling up and down your spine. See the earth energy moving ever upward, and light energy moving ever downward in this spiral dance.

If you feel any tingling sensations or electrical pulses, just observe (and enjoy!) them. Allow the dance of earth and sky to enliven and regenerate your whole being.

Anchor the Energy

As the energy from the sky reaches the base of your spine, allow it to move downward, out of your body and into the earth. In this way, you begin to anchor the energy of spirit into earth, becoming a conduit for the unity of spirit and matter. Enjoy the sensation of this marriage and know yourself as that which you are – spirit embodied in form.

Breath, give thanks, and affirm that this connection remains even as you walk through your life. When you’re ready, open your eyes.

Tree of Life Meditation

by Dawn DelVecchio

Begin by sitting it in a comfortable position. You can use a chair if you like, but for best results, sit on the ground. You want to sit straight (no slouching) but allow your spine to conform to it’s natural curve.

Now spend about 2-3 minutes breathing slowly and deeply, quieting your mind. Once you feel relaxed and focused, you can begin.

Grow your Root

Bring your attention to the base of your spine. Imagine that with each breath, you’re stretching a root or roots down into the Earth. Feel your root go through the surface of grass or cement, then further into the rich, dark soil that blankets the planet. Feel the coolness of the Earth as you go deeper, moving away from air and light.

With each breath, allow your root to go ever deeper, through fresh, underground springs and deep water tables.

Soon you come to the Earth’s hard crust. Here, a space opens for your root to reach through and toward the heart of our planet.

Notice any thoughts, sensations or images that come to you as you travel on this inner journey. You don’t need to judge these, just observe them and let them pass.

Keep breathing as your root moves into the mantle. You may begin to feel heat coming from Earth’s outer core as you move toward the molten core.

The Heart of the Earth

Breath and allow your root to penetrate to the very Heart of Earth – Her inner core.

Sit for a moment and bask in your deep connection to Earth. Feel how grounded and centered you are. Appreciate your body and the body of the planet. Thank Her for the bounty she provides.

Draw it Up

When you’re ready, begin drawing energy from this heart center into your root. With each breath, draw up the power of stability, grounding and love.

See the energy rise through the earth’s layers – slowly with each breath – until it reaches the base of your spine. Notice any colors or sensations, observing and allowing them without judgment.

Awaken your Chakras

Now begin drawing this energy into your body at the base of your spine. Feel it spiraling up and into your red, Root chakra – center of Earth Connection and the Body.

Breath and feel it spiraling up into your orange, Second chakra – the center of Sexuality and Creativity. Breath it up further still, into your yellow, Solar Plexus chakra – the center of Will and Personal Power.

Notice any sensations, image or thoughts you may associate with the chakras as this Earth energy rises through them. Just observe. No need to judge or analyze.

Now breath and draw up the energy into your green, Heart chakra – center of Love, Compassion and Forgiveness. Feel the flood of loving kindness envelope you as the energy of the Earth rises upward.

Now allow the energy to come up into your Throat chakra – center of Communication. Let your thoughts dwell for a moment on the power and pleasure of speaking truth from your heart.

Next you’ll feel the energy rise to the Third Eye or Brow chakra – place of Vision and Inner Sight. Again, notice any thoughts, sensations or images without judging.

Reach for the Sky

As the energy reaches the top of your head and through the Crown chakra, imagine it bursting forth like branches of a tree. Feel your branches reach up and out toward the heavens and allow yourself to draw in the energy of spirit through your leaves and branches.

Sit for a few more minutes, basking in your connection to both Earth and Heaven.

When you’re ready, take a few deep breaths and open your eyes.
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed this meditation technique.

Do you like to use visualization for your meditations? How well did this one work for you? Do you feel more grounded? More energized? Would you like more guided meditations like this one? Let me know.

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Where in your life are you ready to clear up an old, painful message. Please share it with me in the comments below.

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Will you ask the trees for guidance? Please let me know what you’ve asked and the answers you receive.

Many blessings,

Dawn

Awakening Awareness – Build Your Healing Touch

This exercise has 3 different variations. You can practice a different one during each session, or try all three in succession.

Healing Touch Partner Exercise #1: Shapes

1. Create a safe and quite space.
2. Spend about 5 minutes to bring yourselves into a light, meditative state.
3. While standing, have your partner turn so that his/her back faces you, about 1 foot away.
4. Rub your palms together in small circles for about 20 seconds as you breath in a slow, rhythmic fashion.
5. On your exhale, see energy pouring out of your hand in simple shapes like circles, squares and triangles.
6. Draw these shapes – one per breath – on your partner’s back (without actually touching them).
7. See the energy flowing from your hand onto their back.
8. Your partner, also breathing slowly and rhythmically, should try to identify the shape you are drawing.
9. After about 3-4 minutes, switch.

Healing Touch Partner Exercise #2: Colors

1. Follow the same process for steps 1-4 above.
2. Now you’re going to imagine a color pouring out of both your hands, as you hold them, palms up, about 1/2 foot away from your partner’s back.
3. Change colors every three breaths.
4. Your partner, also breathing slowly and rhythmically, should try to identify the colors you are sending.
5. After about 3-4 minutes, switch.

Healing Touch Partner Exercise #3: Distance

1. Follow the same process for steps 1-4 above.
2. Now you’re going to imagine pure, healing energy pouring out of both your hands (of any color you like), as you hold them, palms up, about 1/2 foot away from your partner’s back.
3. Take 1 step back after every three breaths.
4. Keep stepping backwards until your partner either no longer senses the energy or senses a change in its strength or quality.
5. After about 3-4 minutes, switch.

Give these a try and then let me know what kind of results you and your partner got in the comment area below.

Many blessings,

Dawn

Awakening Awareness – Re-Sensitizing your Hands for Healing

This exercise is the first step in awakening the power of healing touch that lives naturally within you. When you first begin to practice this, give yourself plenty of time. As you get better, you’ll be able to move more quickly through each of the steps.

1. Create a safe and quite space, then bring yourself into a light, meditative state.
2. Once you feel your mind is relaxed but alert, begin rubbing the palms of your hands together for at least 20 seconds and up to a minute. Do this briskly at first, going either back and forth or in circles. Since there are minor chakra points in your palms, this action will help stimulate and ‘awaken’ their sensitivity.
3. Extend your hands out away from your body, arms bent at the elbows. Keep you palms facing each other, and hold them about 2 feet apart.
4. Slowly begin bringing your hands together. Note when you start to ‘sense’ the other hand.
5. Bring them as close together as possible without letting them touch.
6. Once your hands are very close together, reverse directions, slowly separating them again until they’re about 6 inches apart.
7. Now slowly and steadily keep pulling your hands apart and pushing them back together. As you do, take note of any sensations you feel. Some people describe feelings of buzzing, thickness, rubberiness, pulsing or warmth.
8. Let go of any thoughts that tell you you’re just imagining things and just observe what you’re feeling.

Once you’ve finished, note down any sensations, impressions or even words or pictures that came to mind during the exercise. Then practice regularly. This will also be useful as a ‘warm-up’ before any energy healing work you do with others.

In my next post, I’ll introduce you to another technique for building energy sensitivity that you can do with a partner.

In the mean time, give this one a try and let me know how it feels!

Many blessings,

Dawn

Also! If you’ve got a particular technique for building your sensitivity to subtle energies, please share it with the community in the comment area below.

Imagine the silky sensation of smooth warm oil all over your body as soft hands knead and rub you down.

That’s what Ayurveda Panchakarma Oil Massage Therapy is all about.

If you still don’t have a clue about what I’m talking about, here’s a short clip on it! Just watching it being done was so relaxing for me!

In a nutshell, the Ayurveda Panchakarma Oil Massage Therapy has been used for centuries to balance the body and tone the body mind system. The aromatic oils used in the therapy helps absorb body wastes and does wonders for stress too!

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I hope this helps you understand a little bit more about Ayurveda. More to come next time!

All Love and Eternal Gratitude

Angelique

There is a shift in consciousness in the world today and spirituality makes a hot topic.

This change in thinking has allowed us to tap into new frequencies of healing and evolution such as Reconnective Healing Frequencies – a technique first discovered and employed by Eric Pearl, D.C., a highly successful doctor in Los Angeles. Watch these videos and tell me what you think!

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All Love and Eternal Gratitude

Angelique

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But before you pop a pill or curl into a ball of pain, take a look at this quick herbal trick to heal your stomach pain.

Simple Herbs: The Indigestion Cure

An upset stomach might seem like a small complaint in the grand scheme of health problems, but it can really affect your quality of life. In other words, it’s a total bummer. Luckily there are some very easy, quick and completely drug-free ways to get relief. Herbs to the rescue!

Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting.

Indigestion might be caused by a disease, but for most people it results from eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations.

The traditional simple, or tea made from a single fresh remedy, is best for correcting indigestion. Use an herb that has a taste and aroma you like. Ideally, choose a plant you can easily cultivate, thus providing a steady supply of fresh leaves.

Indigestion Simple
Chamomile, lemon balm, or peppermint
Make an infusion and drink a cup either just before or after meals; experiment to see which time produces the best effect.

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