September 2017 - Kelly Inselmann

On Asking for Help

March 25, 2024September 25, 2017 by Kelly Inselmann

“Your hand opens and closes, opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds’ wings.” RUMI

It can be hard to accept that you need help. But to survive and thrive, you must to be willing to ask directly for what you need and to accept what is offered with grace (not guilt). Consider that being a gracious receiver is itself a gift and can bring pleasure to the one who gives.

This yogic exercise embodies the natural rhythm of opening and contracting, giving and receiving. There must be balance between giving and receiving. Too much receiving and you are full, too much giving and you are depleted of energy and resources.

Be fearless and honest about asking the Infinite and your community for what you need to make it through the day or the week! And as you are able, pass it on…

Victory Breath to lower Anxiety

March 25, 2024September 18, 2017 by Kelly Inselmann

Cancer Survivors can benefit from the Victory Breath which activates the positive mind and positive thinking in the face of stress and challenges.

Victory Breath uses a segmented inhale, suspension of the breath, and exhale. On the suspension of breath, think to yourself the syllables: VIC-TOR-Y. See these written in your mind’s eye. Feel yourself strong and victorious.

Let go of attachment to a specific outcome and focus instead on the feeling of victory in overcoming a challenge. Surrender to the Infinite, and the possibility that the challenge will be overcome.

Overcoming Panic and Anxiety

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 by Kelly Inselmann

Feeling anxiety or panic?

Try this simple but powerful breath exercise from kundalini yoga for overcoming a panic or anxiety attack.

Cancer survivors and others will benefit from learning this practice to quickly gain better control of their breathing and relax the mind.

The sips are many little bitty sips like you are trying to suck the last bit of liquid through a straw. Keep sipping until you have taken in as much air as you comfortably can. Then suspend the breath in for a few moments before exhaling smoothly through the nose. Repeat as many times as you want.