Posted on May 12, 2017
Have you tried yoga and/or meditation? Has it helped with stress or a condition you have? Would you recommend it to others?
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I have previously tried meditation, yoga would not be possible due to my challenges. I have lost the structore of what I was taught and would like to try meditation again.
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Grace Kono-Wells
Hi, Chester, there are many free sources online you can try. You can also go to http://www.veteransyogaproject.org and try one of their mindful meditation classes. Most are short and easy to understand and connect to. They also have classes for different levels, and different physical challenges. A lot of the classes are taught by veterans as well. Good luck!
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As a student in the US Army 91C Clinical Specialist course at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, CO (1973-1974) I was trained in Guided Visualization, a technique used by nurses and others to help patients deal with discomfort and anxiety while hospitalized. In civilian life, after working as a California Registered Nurse, I retrained as a Tennessee Licensed Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist. I also attained Reiki Master certification. I would routinely incorporate guided visualization for my clients in bodywork sessions. In my own life, the techniques I've learned have been personally helpful in dealing with PTSD related to my Vietnam service and my childhood, along with Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I'm disappointed with the Guided Grounding Meditation video posted to YouTube by V.A. I believe a much more suitable soothing voice can be found to replace the current audio.
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Yes I do it frequently at night and in the mornings.. Yoga is enhanced with relaxing Meditative music playing.. I particularly enjoy Positive Frequency Video's on YouTube.. There are hundreds to choose from.. From Nature sounds to Native or Celtic flutes.
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MSgt Chester Swift
I would like to find some of those nature sounds and Native American and Celtic flutes. I think it may help me to relax.
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LCpl Alex Hermida
MSgt Chester Swift Get if you don't already have the YouTube App. Then in the search field type.. Relaxing and Meditative Sounds and Frequencies.. You'll get a whole variety and you can further narrow down your search to specific countries Meditative sounds.. At night the Stream and Relaxing Jungle Sounds put low are excellent for sleeping.. Hope I've been helpful.. You can further create Music List in the YouTube App. and save hundreds of your Favorite one's and create your Personal Library..
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MSgt Chester Swift
LCpl Hermida, Thank you for your quick resonse and the information. I graetly appreciate it!
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