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Mindful Gestures

RECOMMENDED ARTICLE: "Seeing the Sacred in Everyday Movements" (by Adriene Thorne) ​
​I use mindful breathing and prayerful gestures (body movement) to invite participants to connect with their bodies. Many in the healing field consider mindful breathing to be a significant tool in people's mental health and well-being. Grief expert David Kessler, for instance, integrates "grief yoga" in his work. In my spiritual care groups, I use different approaches (see below). At a minimum, I invite folks to slow and deepen their breath when I ring the bell three times so they can connect with the breath of life ("ruach" in Hebrew).
1. Quadratos Body Movement (PDF Worksheet on the Quadratos Body Movement)
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Simple on Chair                                                                  Simple Standing                                                                  Advanced Standing
 Movements inspired by & adapted from Alexander John Shaia's Quadratos: 4 Gospel Journey
2. Body Prayer (movement created by Adriene Thorne - author of article: "Seeing the Sacred in Everyday Movements above)

Other Physical Movements

​3​. Tai Chi Moves with Jake Mace or Tai Chi with David Wong
    Music for Tai Chi
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​4. Walking the Labyrinth (short documentary) / pdf Guide about labyrinths ​
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​Donnel Miller-Mutia
- chaplain, grief support specialist, relationship educator, artist
- shares arts and skills to aid your growth in the fullness of life. 

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      • Prayer Requests
      • Blessing of Hands
      • Blessing of Workspace
      • Imposition of Ashes
    • Resources for Spiritual Care Groups >
      • Leaders Guide
      • Learning Modules
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