The best time to connect and listen to your body is when you wake up in the morning and don’t have to rush off to work. What is your body trying to tell you? Do you wake up naturally, or use an alarm clock? Do you feel rested, or are you tired and cranky? Do you have hypoglycemia? Do you feel any aches, pains, or stiffness? If so, where? Those are the areas that need help.
If you need a stimulant to get going, you are probably suffering from adrenal burnout. The longer you use stimulants, the more depleted your adrenals will get. And, as you age, stimulant-related health issues will worsen. Stimulants also weaken your immune system and impact thyroid function.
For the length of time to do each procedure, let your body and time schedule guide you.
BREATHING
Notice your breathing. If it is shallow, empty your lungs and briefly hold your breath. Slowly inhale, pausing periodically as you inhale, until your lungs are full—don't hold your breath on the inhale. Breathe out slowly and then hold your breath until you need to inhale. Let your lungs guide your rhythm without forcing it. As you inhale, push air into your lower pelvic muscles, and as you exhale, flex those muscles simultaneously. This strengthens your pelvic muscles and oxygenates your body. Continue this technique while you observe the rest of your body.
JOINTS
Stretch your body from your fingertips above your head to your toes. How do your joints feel? Are they stiff, sore, or cracky? Or, are they flexible? If your joints are sore or stiff, you are consuming foods that are not suitable for your blood type (genetics). Major inflammatory contributors to stiff, achy joints are coffee (highly acidic), sugar, damaged oils, and gluten. Cow’s dairy can also contribute to joint stiffness in O and A blood types.
Empty your bladder when the need arises, and then return to bed.