Q: Complete the body practices starting on pg. 141, which are written within Chapter 10. Which practices do not seem appropriate for a correctional setting?
Appropriate: Humming/buzzing/Belly breathing/slow rocking/20's/ Breathe, Ground, Resource. I think all of these are really great and safe practices for incarcerated individuals.
Inappropriate: Rubbing belly/OM-ing/singing aloud/chanting/ Touching discomfort. I think these may seem less appropriate because things like OM/Chanting/singing may not be aloud due to noise ordinances in the establishment. loud sounds can be triggering and those can be seen as "religious" based and not as inviting to those who have their own religion, no denomination or are still figuring it out. The belly rubbing or touching the discomfort could potentially be very triggering or uncomfortable for inmates as well.
Q. Complete the body practices starting on pg. 155, which are written within Chapter 11. How might they be utilized in a correctional setting?
I love all of the body practices in chapter 11. I think these would be great centering or closing practices. i think these would also be great to expand upon in class to help the inmates learn to check in with their mental and physical well being and de-escalate their nervous systems.
Q: Complete the body practices starting on pg. 141, which are written within Chapter 10. Which practices do not seem appropriate for a correctional setting?
Humming: felt focused, ease of mind, calm and relaxed
Belly breathing: felt calm and relaxed, felt like I could nap afterwards
Buzzing: very calming, felt like I could stay in a meditative position for some time
Slow rocking: felt more relaxed rocking head side to side and rocking back and forth. Felt more energized rocking whole body side to side.
Rubbing belly: preferred rubbing my solar plexus area, felt soothing.
20’s: enjoyed this practice, felt very releasing
OM-ing: felt very meditative, felt my body vibrate
Singing: gave myself goosebumps, felt enlivened
Chanting: Felt a settling in my body
Wouldn’t be appropriate to rub your belly without clothes on in certain circumstances and depending on the rules in the facility. May also not be appropriate to suggest the breath, ground and resource exercise because not everyone may feel like they have someone in their life that they feel safe around. It might also not be appropriate with touching your discomfort since many people who are incarceration are experiencing new forms of trauma and tension daily and may be too much to handle in that type of environment.
- Complete the body practices starting on pg. 155, which are written within Chapter 11. How might they be utilized in a correctional setting?
Body scan could be a good practice. I’ve done these before and the teacher had me lay down and I felt that it was still effective even tho it wasn’t mentioned in the book. You could guide this in savasana and if effective those who liked it could do it before they go to sleep or they could do this in their bunk since you don’t need lots of space. Same with squeeze and hold it can be done anywhere. In the yoga classes I teach I’ll often have people rub their hands or feet and this is similar to the soothing your hands exercise. They could use lotion if they have any available but again I’ve done with without and had others who enjoyed it just as much.
Question: Complete the body practices starting on pg. 141, which are written within Chapter 10. Which practices do not seem appropriate for a correctional setting? In my experience, it would depend on those in charge at the facility. Also, depending on the individual, the facilitator of these body practices may need to modify or drop entirely. By the way, these body practices are a joy to do and such a great reminder of what's available to us and the amazing vessel we have.
Question: Complete the body practices starting on pg. 155, which are written within Chapter 11. How might they be utilized in a correctional setting? Depending on the facility and individuals, these practices offer a lot of self-care. Coming into the Room: for those in a correctional setting, this can offer a pleasant alternative vision or headspace like a nature setting or an eventual return to their home and community. Body Scan: this can help individuals in a correctional facility, manage and cope with pain that they may not have quick access to medical care or preventative care (not talking about severe injuries or medical situation, of course). This can be their start to more physical activity as well or afterwards as part of a cool down. Finger Balance: great focus exercises for individuals in a stressful setting that are confined and could use quick options to cope. Soothing Hands: reconnecting individuals, peacefully, to their hands which may have experience or even dealt out trauma. Preparing our hands to connect instead of disconnect.
Q: Complete the body practices starting on pg. 141, which are written within Chapter 10. Which practices do not seem appropriate for a correctional setting?
I believe that all the practices proposed can be adapted to be used by people deprived of their liberty. Perhaps naked belly rubs may be inappropriate, but could be suggested at a time when the incarcerated person feels it is appropriate or safe.
Q. Complete the body practices starting on pg. 155, which are written within Chapter 11. How might they be utilized in a correctional setting?
It seems to me that the practices can be used by incarcerated people, with some exceptions such as purchasing the balancing bird. Now, after the breathing and grounding practices, there are some recommendations about sleep, nutrition, hydration and other elements that can enrich a growth routine, which are not available to incarcerated people. In that sense, focusing on what is possible, breathing, grounding exercises and making adjustments to the practices that are viable will provide more tools to people deprived of liberty.