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The Importance of Self-Regulation: Day 23 of the 30-Day Chiron

November 18th, 2023

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The importance of self-regulation has been gaining more and more attention in recent years. Self-regulation is the ability to control one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve a desired goal. It is a critical life skill that can impact every area of a person’s life, from their physical health to their relationships and their work life.

There are many benefits of self-regulation. People who can self-regulate tend to be more successful in achieving their goals, both in their personal and professional lives. They are also better able to cope with stress and manage difficult emotions.

What is self-regulation?

Self-regulation is a skill that involves the ability to control emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve a desired goal or outcome. It is composed of several different areas such as impulse control, emotional management, goal setting, and awareness. Self-regulation requires an individual to take the time to evaluate their current impulses, beliefs, emotions and behaviors and to reflect on whether those are appropriate or if they need to be adjusted to achieve something. Additionally, self-regulation allows people to set short, medium and long-term goals to guide their behavior more effectively, therefore increasing their productivity, achieving their desired results, and leading a more healthy and emotionally balanced life.

Self-regulation is a process that requires continual self-reflection and practice, but it is a skill that can be developed and mastered over time. When someone can regulate themselves effectively, they will be able to respond appropriately to situations, process information correctly, and engage in meaningful and beneficial behaviors. The importance of self-regulation is that it can help individuals live a more balanced and happy life.
Breath’s Passage: Exploring the Sacred Labyrinth

November 18th, 2023

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Link: https://on.soundcloud.com/qHcNb

Breath’s Passage: Exploring the Sacred Labyrinth is a transformative healing experience led by Sound Alchemist Julie Jewels Smoot. Through her beautiful healing sounds, guided meditation titled One Cycle of Breath, and her poem Journey into the Sacred Labyrinth, Julie takes participants on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

This sacred immersion is designed to help individuals connect with their inner selves and find peace and clarity amidst the chaos of daily life. The labyrinth serves as a metaphor for the journey of life, and Julie’s guidance helps participants navigate through it with ease and grace.

Whether you’re looking to release emotional blockages, find inner peace, or simply explore your spirituality, Breath’s Passage is the perfect opportunity to do so. Julie’s unique approach to sound healing and meditation is sure to leave you feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and inspired.
Somatic Movement: Day 22 on 30 Day Chiron Gong Challenge

November 18th, 2023

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Somatic movement is a form of self-care that emphasizes the importance of being aware of and connecting with your body. The goal is to improve your quality of life by moving your body in ways that are beneficial to your physical, mental, and emotional health.

There are many different types of somatic movement, and you can tailor your practice to fit your needs and preferences. Some common practices include Nia Technique, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Qigong.

Somatic movement can be an effective tool for managing stress, reducing pain, and improving your overall health and well-being. If you are looking for a way to improve your quality of life, somatic movement is a great place to start!

What is Somatic Movement?

A somatic movement is an approach to the body that focuses on promoting awareness, flexibility and well-being. It is a form of self-care that emphasizes the importance of connecting with your body and moving in ways that are beneficial to your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Somatic movement involves both stretching and mindful movement practices, such as yoga, Pilates, and Qi Gong. Practices such as this help to increase the body’s awareness of its position, its breath, and its muscles’ flexibility and power.

The main principle of somatic movement is to increase the body’s relevance in our lives – to recognize its importance and use it as a means to improve our physical and mental well-being. This sense of embodiment is essential for overall health, as it helps us to recognize and respond appropriately to our physical condition, environment and emotions.

Somatic movement can help to improve posture, relieve pain, reduce stress, and increase energy levels. It can be an effective tool in managing mental health issues and provides individuals with an opportunity to explore their physical, mental and inner selves in relationship to their environment.

The purpose of the 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge

The 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge is designed to help practitioners develop greater awareness and presence of self in their own body, while also expanding their ability to move in ways that enhance their self-awareness and physical and mental health. This challenge is all about exploring the power of somatic movement, and it offers an opportunity to reflect on and experiment with a wide range of movement practices.

Incorporating the Chiron Gong into the challenge adds an extra layer of healing, as the gong is an ancient healing tool that can help rejuvenate and enhance the body’s vitality. The vibration of the gong helps cultivate a deep awareness of one’s physical and mental body, while the sound of the gong opens up space for powerful meditations and reflections that can support progress in the challenge.

By uniting mind, body, and spirit through conscious movement, guided meditation, and sound healing during the challenge, individuals can gain a greater understanding of what it means to be in full awareness of their bodies and minds as well as the connection to the environment and their surroundings. Through the 30-Day Chiron Gong challenge, practitioners can gain invaluable insight into the benefits and power of somatic movement.
Day 21 of the 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge: Writing a Letter to Yourself

November 18th, 2023

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Today’s challenge is to write a letter to yourself. This letter can be about anything you want – your hopes, your fears, your aspirations. It’s a chance to get everything off your chest and express yourself in a safe and nurturing way.

Writing a letter to yourself is a great way to get in touch with your innermost thoughts and feelings. It can also be a helpful tool for dealing with difficult emotions and challenging situations. If you’re struggling to get started, try answering the following questions:

-What are the things that you’re most proud of?

-What are the things that you’re most scared of?

– What are your hopes and dreams for the future?

Take some time to think about your answers. Once you’ve written down your thoughts, put the letter away somewhere safe and come back to it whenever you need a reminder of your strength and resilience. When you re read make sure that you read it out loud so that you hear your words.
Day 20 of 30-Day Chiron Gong: A Tool for Allowing Your Body to Integrate Trauma

November 18th, 2023

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Chiron gong is a tool that can be used to help integrate trauma within the body. It is a 30-day process that uses sound as a way to help release and clear energetic blockages. This process can be done with or without a partner.
The gong is played for 30 minutes a day, for 30 days. The first 10 minutes are spent setting the intention for the session. The next 20 minutes are spent allowing the vibration of the gong to wash over the body. The final 10 minutes are spent setting the intention to integrate the experience.
Chiron gong can be used by anyone interested in clearing energetic blockages and/or trauma from their body. It is a safe and effective way to help the body heal itself.

What is the Chiron Gong?

The Chiron gong is an instrument that is used in the process of healing, specifically designed to help move blocked energy or trauma from the body. The gong utilizes sound waves to stimulate the body’s natural electrical field and help it to return to balance. The gong can be used as a tool for self-healing, or with a partner.

The gong is a metal instrument that is tuned to the frequency of a particular note, usually in the key of D #. The metal’s vibration is then used to create a resonance in the body which helps to create a healing effect. The resonance of the gong helps to move blocked energy and rebalance the body. The sound waves will travel throughout the body and can be used to help realign energy channels and clear trauma from the body.

The Chiron gong is a powerful healing tool that can be used for a variety of healing applications. It is safe and effective and can be used by anyone interested in healing and clearing energetic blockages and trauma from their body.
The Challenge of Embodiment: Day 19 of the 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge

November 18th, 2023

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Link to my book: https://a.co/d/6UnVxKI

The 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge is an opportunity for people to explore the idea of embodiment through daily meditation with the gong. The challenge was created by Julie Jewels Smoot founder of Modern Sound Healing, as a way to help people connect with their bodies and experience the fullness of life.

A gong is a powerful tool for embodiment because it helps us to connect with our bodies in a very visceral way. The sound of the gong vibrates through our bodies, stimulating our nervous system and providing a deep sense of relaxation.

The goal of the challenge is to help people to experience the power of the gong and to develop a daily practice that will support them in their journey of embodiment.

The challenge of embodiment

The challenge of embodiment is a process of self-discovery, learning to connect with the body and experience all of its sensations, emotions, and movements. Embodiment is a powerful tool for transformation and healing, but it is not always easy.

Sometimes we experience physical pain, body tension, and strong emotions that can be uncomfortable. To be able to move through these uncomfortable sensations and experiences, it is important to have a mindful and compassionate approach toward them.

The 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge is an invitation to practice embodiment and explore the power of the gong as a tool for self-care. Through daily meditation with the gong, we can learn to become mindful of our bodies, increase our self-awareness, and connect with our inner wisdom.

By practicing embodiment, we can learn to stay present with what we are feeling and reduce stress and tension. We can also use the gong to cultivate feelings of gratitude and joy and take time for self-care. When we practice embodiment, we can learn to view our bodies and our lives from a different perspective and find greater peace and joy in our lives.
Body Awareness: Day 18 of the 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge

November 18th, 2023

Link to track: https://on.soundcloud.com/bbjAN

The 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge is a great way to hone your body awareness. This challenge encourages you to utilize the power of sound and guided meditation by listening to the sounds of Chiron Gong for 10-40 minutes per day while focusing on different areas of your body. Through this practice, you will become more mindful of your physicality and reap the benefits that come with improved bodily awareness – such as improved health, mental clarity, and emotional balance. If you’d like to learn more about this challenge, we encourage you to read on!

What is Body Awareness?

Body awareness is the ability to sense and observe our body’s movement, physical sensations, and posture in time and space. It is a vital component of healthy physical, mental, and emotional functioning.

For example, when we are body aware, we can recognize the tension in our body when we are stressed, or the shortness of breath when we are anxious. We can also recognize when we are not properly aligned. so that our posture is not affecting us negatively.

Being body aware helps us become more aware of how our body is feeling and how to better take care of it. It is a skill that requires practice and mindfulness, but that can be greatly rewarding as we learn more about ourselves and our bodies.
Rise Above

November 18th, 2023

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Introducing “Rise Above” by Sound Alchemist Julie Jewels Smoot, a captivating track that effortlessly transports listeners to a state of tranquility and rejuvenation. With its enchanting melodies and soothing rhythms, this beautiful composition serves as a powerful tool for relaxation, allowing individuals to unwind and find solace in its harmonious embrace. “Rise Above” not only offers a momentary escape from the chaos of everyday life but also provides a therapeutic experience, encouraging deep breathing and promoting inner healing. Julie Jewels Smoot’s mastery as a Sound Alchemist shines through in this remarkable creation, as she skillfully combines elements of music and sound to create a truly transformative journey. Whether you seek a moment of serenity or a means to reconnect with your inner self, “Rise Above” is the perfect companion, guiding you towards a state of profound calmness and inner peace.

Link: https://on.soundcloud.com/D2nAN
Ascend within: The Journey to Higher Self

November 18th, 2023

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Ascend within: The Journey to Higher Self is a stunning track created by Sound Alchemist Julie Jewels Smoot. This track is designed to help listeners relax, focus on their breath, and experience healing. With its beautiful melodies and soothing sounds, Ascend within is the perfect accompaniment to meditation, yoga, or any other mindfulness practice. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve your mental clarity, or simply enjoy some peaceful moments, this track is sure to help you on your journey to higher self.

Link: https://on.soundcloud.com/evV8T
The Body Remembers What the Mind Doesn’t: Day 17 of 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge

November 17th, 2023

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Welcome to the 17th day of the 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge!

Link to Sound Healing Track for this challenge: https://on.soundcloud.com/qJcvK

Today’s challenge is to remember what your body knows.

We often think of memory as something that exists only in our minds, but memory is stored throughout our bodies. This is why we can sometimes “feel” a memory in our bodies – we are feeling the physical sensation that is stored in our muscles, bones, and cells.

When our minds are preoccupied with the busyness of everyday life, we can forget what our bodies know. But when we take the time to connect with our bodies, we can access the wisdom that is stored there.

Today’s challenge is to spend 1 hour and 30 minutes connecting with your body. You can do this by simply sitting or lying down in a comfortable position and focusing on your breath. As you breathe, pay attention to the sensation of your breath moving in and out of your body.

Allow any sensations that come up to be. Allow any emotions that come up to flow. Listen to the sounds of the Chiron Gong and keep coming back to your breath. At any time, if emotions or sensations are to much, stop this challenge and journal your thoughts and feelings.
What is the 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge?

The 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge is a 30-day program of self-exploration and transformation through the practice of Chiron Gong. Chiron Gong is known as the wound healer. Its vibrations are known to heal trauma and release stuck energy. This blend of sound healing, meditation and energy work helps participants to bring about positive changes in their life.

The challenge starts with minimal commitment where you commit to five minutes a day of connecting with your body. This practice gradually builds up in the later stages to give your body and mind the opportunity to open and explore the depths of your being.

After the challenge period has finished, you will be free to resume your regular practice or deepen your practice through the continuation of the 30-Day Chiron Gong Challenge. This will be a great opportunity to learn, grow and create a solid foundation for yourself to make long-lasting changes.

Link to my book: THE ART OF CHIRON GONG: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALING TRAUMA
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