Practice: Catch and Release Relaxing into moments of uncertainty Tune in to your body Take 3 slow breaths, all the way down to your belly Briefly notice the sensations you’re experience sitting in the chair, temperature in the room Scan for embodied stress – Brief Body Scan Practice Scan the body and notice where you’re holding stress. Release, breath into any tight spots. This might be where you’re holding embodied stress Let go of expectation – notice where you’re attached to how things should be/go. See for what they are: possible outcomes. Remind yourself that anything can happen Uncertainty is here, welcome it! Lean back – physically (inviting more relaxation, receptivity. Bring attention to a comfortable anchor such as the breath, hands/feet, sounds Let the moment unfold as it will 14
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