heart connection
Extinction Rebellion - connecting with your heart intelligence is a simple practice for rebels
Possible initial physical activity to such as a shake to release stagnant fear and anger.
Rooting feet on the floor, bending the knees begin by shaking the hands, releasing anything that they may be carrying that no longer serves you; introducing other parts of the body, with the breath, and the voice if you feel like moving this too. The intention to let go of anything you may be carrying on a physical level. When the energy is subsided, an invitation to come to a place of stillness. Take 3 collective breaths with the intention of presencing the senses and releasing any unwanted tension from body or mind. Either sitting or standing, an invitation to close eyes if this feels appropriate.
An invitation to place your hands on your heart. To hold your heart with infinite kindness.
Begin breathing into the heart centre/chest area. Expanding the chest and awareness of chest with every full breath in and release breath from your heart centre as you breathe out. Coming into a more centred awareness in the heart centre/chest imagine and see your heart in your minds eye.
Imagine a ball of light expanding throughout the chest. Feeling your heart become lighter and brighter. Taking a few moments here.
Accessing gratitude: Ask “What am I grateful for?” Rather than thinking too much, finding the answer for this in the body/the heart centre and connect tno the sensations that arise, breathing into this place. It could be a memory of joy, love or serenity. Returning to your breath as you feel the memory of your heart. See and feel your heart smiling. Returning to the feeling of lightness and expansion of your beautiful heart. Becoming aware of the glow of other hearts in the room, noticing them, noticing the power of the network of hearts. Thanking your bountiful, magnificent, buoyant heart and the hearts of others. Taking 3 collective breaths. Letting go slowly of the focus on your heart. Releasing your hands and feeling your feet. Slowly opening your eyes.
Written by Laura Reeves and Skeena Rathor from the Vision Sensing Team April 2019.