Shake it loose
Shaking is the natural way to release tension and return the body to its normal homeostasis. It is a primal impulse to a stressful situation. Animals naturally shake to release tension after a life-threatening event. But shaking the body is not only beneficial for animals but for humans too. It can help to calm the body after a stressful event, improve flexibility, increase blood and energy flow in the body.
Shaking also activates the lymphatic system of our body, which helps our body get rid of the toxins.
What works best for you to release tension in your body?
A well known exercise for shaking the body is used in the ancient traditional Chinese healing qigong
The dragon Tree
If you are unable to shake one of your limbs for whatever reason, you can break it down by joint. Shake your wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, ankles, head–whatever you are able and comfortable with.
You can learn more about qigong by clicking on the link below
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/qigong-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/the-difference-between-tai-chi-and-qi-gong
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Lovely post, I have always been interested in qigong, so thanks for sharing this.
@L1ly0ftheValley
You are very welcome. I would love to hear how the exercise was for you if you try it.
@amiablePeace77
I did not know this would apply to wellness. I had only associated the shaking with Fight or Flight responses. Good info
@scarletPear1945
Scarlet you can read much more about the benefits in the links I gave. I was amazed too when I heard how much it can help in feeling better and now I do it for just a few minutes after waking up and before I go to bed.
Awesome post, seems like something I would do. I guess inn a since I have always done it subconsciously.
@lightShip6917
Shaking is a natural response of our bodies to relieve anxiety. Would love to hear how you found the exercise if you try it.
Thank you for this
Love this Thanks @amiablePeace77 I was just Dea with toxic energy and it helps to remind myself I can just shake it off. Thanks
@bestMaple2045
Glad you could shake off the toxic energy and did not let it come to the point that it harms you.
@amiablePeace77
Archie does that all the time. Especially if he gets scared. Interesting.
@Claudia2016
Animals do it naturally. I believe we have lost some of that natural instinct because we are so much conditioned to grin and bear and to pretend that all is fine. Might be time to go back to our roots and shake it off 😊
@amiablePeace77
Very interesting concept of shaking. Stretching is also very good
@scarletPear1945
I agree scarlet and stretching also helps to prevent injuries.
There's a similar thing that helps me and it's screaming, typically after a long breathwork session.
@marvelousSpace57
Screaming can work very well to release energy. Glad it helps you.
@amiablepeace
Shaking for sure. Other ways are stretching, massage, exercise, yoga.
@LovingPeacefulHeart
All great ways to release tension! I find yoga is particularly helpful to connect to the body and mind.
I'm grateful for you for sharing this, it's nice to have another great tool in my tool belt when life starts to get stressful. Look forward to seeing and other new tips. Stay positive ✨️ 🙏 🙂
@placidTree3403
You are very welcome. It's good to have a variety of coping tools, sometimes what worked yesterday does not work today.
Yes, you speak wisdom, thank you for those words, it really gives me hope
@Sonicmario2002
I'm glad it's helpful. Hope is the fuel we need in life to be able to move on.
Yes, that is right
