How to find your calm?

When the body is rife with tension for a prolonged time; the network of arteries and veins may become compromised, affecting the heart and circulation as a whole. Observing your blood pressure when exercising and throughout many daily events is helpful. For example, my blood pressure increases when I exert myself or am stressed; my heart rate slows down when I relax.

The most effective way to reduce blood pressure systemically is to make the rhythm and tempo of breath prolonged, slow, and featherlike. Direct kindness toward yourself, making the following supplication:

"May I be free from physical pain,

may I be free from psychological holding,

may I be free from emotional suffering,

and may I be spiritually awake."

Besides affirmations give a try one of the guided loving kindness meditations to induce calm and lower blood pressure while promoting tender feelings of self-acceptance. You can find one in the member area as well as under podcasts.

Create your own meter meditation:

“May I be safe & loved. May I be…”