Journey 2 Afrika

1300 Thomas Street,Hampton VA 23669

11 December, 2022

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The DAY Program will be traveling to Guinea, West Africa for a cultural exchange; we'll be immersed into art & culture as well as community. Join us beforehand to say farewell, wish us well, donate or register for classes and to learn more about our community programs with 2 complimentary classes that will leave you feeling refreshed and connected. A community West African drumming class and a Breathing meditation session! The Drumming is a great way to raise your vibes and connect with others. The breath meditation will help you to center yourself. Also while you are there sign up to get free food through the Be a Blessing Organization. Connect with others in our community and raise your vibrations together! Come out and support the cause! Bring your drum and lets have some fun. The DAY Program Meditation is certainly a useful tool for the mind and the body. However, many people find it hard to meditate because when we sit still and quiet our external stimulation, all of the racing thoughts, feelings, and sensations bubble up to the surface. Breathwork, on the other hand, is an active form of meditation that allows us to disconnect from the mind and be guided by our body and heart. As we breathe out thoughts, beliefs, memories, actions that do not support our growth, we return to our wholeness and feel more equipped to handle stress, anxiety, and lingering trauma. There are many different breathwork techniques, and each one has a unique purpose and effect on the body. Join us on the 11th to learn three beginner techniques that deserve a spot in your repertoire and some recommendations for how and when to use them. BEST PRACTICES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BREATHWORK EXERCISE.What is Breathwork?Breathwork is a healing modality that uses simple controlled breath patterns to take you into a deep state of consciousness that provides a fast-track to emotional healing. It works by oxygenating the body (the equivalent of a brisk jog), increasing blood flow and bypassing the conscious mind. It’s a quick way to move stuck energy in the body and tap into a deeply intuitive state. Breathwork is a holistic practice that helps us access parts of the body, mind, and intuition that need healing. ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR BODY ABOVE ANYONE ELSE – YOU KNOW YOU THE BEST!Breathe on an empty stomach.If you are going to engage in a prolonged breathwork session it is advisable to not eat anything heavily for at least up to two hours prior to breathing. If your stomach is digesting food, it will require a higher demand of blood which will interfere with the Breathwork experience. You may feel a strong discomfort in your stomach, getting winded rather quickly, and incapable of sustaining breath holds for too long. Additionally, you also don’t want to be doing breathwork on a completely empty stomach. Eating something light an hour or two before the time, where you aren’t hungry but feel like you have an empty stomach – is the optimal time for breathing. Have a bottle of water on hand.Since you will be breathing for a prolonged period the odds of you getting thirsty or having dry mouth is extremely high. Having some water around quickly hydrate your mouth can ensure that you take shorter breaks in between breathwork patterns. Go to the bathroom before the time.It’s best to do breathwork on an empty bladder for obvious reasons. When engaging in prolonged breathwork exercises there are several physiological responses that may occur. BREATHWORK HAS BEEN UTILIZED FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS AND IS CONSIDERED A SAFE THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE BY MOST HEALTH WORK ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.NONETHELESS, THERE ARE A FEW PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES THAT COULD OCCUR DURING YOUR BREATHWORK SESSION. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THESE POTENTIAL RESPONSES BEFOREHAND TO BE PROPERLY PREPARED OR IF IT HAPPENS. IN MOST OF THE CASES SIMPLY STOPPING THE BREATHWORK PATTERN WOULD STOP THE POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS. Tetany:Tetany or “Lobster hands” is generally considered to result from exceptionally low calcium levels in the blood, however breathwork may also induce temporary tetany. However, tetany as a result from breathwork is due to the drop of CO2 levels and Fortunately by changing your exhalations you can reduce the symptoms. In the case that you experienced tetany, simply slow down you’re breathing for a few breaths and make sure your exhale is passive. A passive exhalation simply means, letting the breath go without any force or muscular tension. If the tetany gets too severe, simply relax for a few minutes breathe normally while relaxing completely. Once the symptoms have passed simply reconnect with the breath knowing that you can control these symptoms at will. Strong emotional releaseWhile this may be a symptom that many people seek out when doing breathwork it should be mentioned as a potential side effect for those who are unaware. The alteration of gases within your body also reduces oxygen to the brain and other parts of the body due to a lack of carbon dioxide within the blood. I do believe that it is important to let people know before the time about any potential side effects so that they can be prepared and react properly. While breathwork is safe for most people there are certain conditions where breathework may excite symptoms.1. Cardiovascular diseases 2. Pregnant Women 3. Angina 4. Heart attacks 5. High blood pressure 6. Glaucoma 7. Retinal detachment 8. Osteoporosis 9. Recent injuries or surgery 10. Severe mental illness 11. Seizure disorders 12. The family history of aneurysms Breathing exercises can be as simple or complicated depending on your preference. No one technique will work for everyone, so we'll go over many different ways to help you find what's right for you! In this class session there won't just be one way of doing things; instead every person will get a chance at learning how breathing techniques might suit them best - even if they've never done anything like it before in their lives The most important thing about these practices is that YOU decide which approach makes sense given YOUR experience level and preferences--there are NO "perfect techniques." See you soon. The DAY Program 5 INCREDIBLE BENEFITS OF DRUMMING.WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT? ✓Drumming is a nourishing daily self-care practice—your health is your wealth! ✓Drumming brings together community—an experience that can not be achieved on a smart phone! ✓Drumming creates endorphins, the body’s natural “feel good” peptide chemicals. That is why you can feel so good after drumming! ✓Drumming produces synchronized brain wave activity and actually can make you smarter—like “fish oils” for the brain, it helps keep the brain awake and alive. ✓Drumming has been scientifically proven to strengthen immune system, alleviate stress, anxiety, depression and lower blood pressure.