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THE PRINCIPLES OF REBIRTHING Rebirthing is often described as having five elements: I Circular Breathing II Awareness III Integration IV Relaxation V Whatever You Do is Right for You I Circular Breathing The Rebirthing breath is a relaxed, flowing breath where one breath joins the next without pause. It sometimes helps to visualise a circle or infinity symbol being outlined in your mind to keep the continuity. It gets easier with practice, and it is useful to have a Rebirther with you until you have learned to recognise your breathing pattern yourself. If you keep breathing, you cannot suppress emotion: that’s how we suppress - by controlling our breathing. The next principles then follow on as a matter of course if the connected breathing is continued. II Awareness While you are lying down and learning the breathing technique you will be asked to notice any bodily sensations (tingling, tightness, etc.) and thoughts that come to mind (memories, ideas, etc.) without judgement. Observing in this way while still breathing continually enables you to acknowledge all feelings old and new. III Integration You need to be willing to allow yourself to feel without judgement, to accept the present experience without comparing it with past experience, or worrying about what it may lead to in the future. Once your feelings are being acknowledged and perhaps expressed, maybe for the first time, you are then able to absorb them into your life experience. | ||
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CATHERINE HOLLAND Tel: 0701 7415310 Email: catherine@catherineholland.co.uk | |
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