Meditation for Martial Artists
by stacia on July 25, 2010
in marital arts, meditation
I’m behind in my reading.
It might be because I have so many book laying around the house and office that I forget which ones I’d been so focused on at the store. If you read my blog over on www.sybir.com you know I have a problem with bookstores, I just can’t get out of one for under $80. Pricey if I get too near Borders once a week.
I’ve been focused on my freelance work lately, and have neglected my writing focus for MBS Works. Writing focus for here? Yes, that includes:
- This blog
- Researching Self Defense authors and books for Everything Self Defense
- Co-writing a book with the experts over at ACSS Transitions
- and a score of other things that I try to keep up with….
You should see my to do list.
Black Belt - Sept 2010
In reading an article, “The Inverse Pearl” in Black Belt magazine today, I was reminded about why and how I use meditation in my life. It reminded me that on the days I keep meditation in my schedule, I get far more done in less time. I’m more focused in the dojo or the gym. This is true for me in life and training.
While training for my black belt, I used my hypnosis training and recorded several hypnosis sessions to listen to nightly. I needed to increase my focus and my speed during sparring sessions. I’m little, so I had to use every training advantage I could so I could land my hits on larger and stronger opponents.
Did it work?
YES. My awareness is actually heightened as well. I’ve been known to grab a fork from mid-air when pup’s accidentally flipped it out of his ice cream dish. Shocked silence greeted the table one night at a local restaurant. Nick, my husband, glossed over it with a comment about “mommy’s got mad ninja skills”.
I’ve been meditating since around the age of 12. It’s been one of the best skill my mother taught me (although she’s taught me a lot).
Meditation helps to increase awareness and focus. It can help power through a workout and manage pain. Athletes use visualization techniques all the time to help improve their natural abilities. Meditation, or no mind, helps you to achieve a balance in body and mind. As Stephen Blazac points out in his article, “Zen Buddhists describe it as a mind of no hesitation, no interruption, no mediacy.”
Can you imagine what a skill this is to have in any martial arts encounter? Can you imagine being able to teach that skill to your students or even your children?
Hypnosis Downloads – New This Month
by stacia on May 6, 2010
in hypnosis, meditation
While I prefer to craft my own scripts for people, I’ve found a great site with some other hypnosis downloads. I thought I’d share their latest ones.
HypnosisDownloads.com is part of a professional psychology training organization based near London, England. The parent company, Uncommon Knowledge, runs professional-level training courses for hypnotherapy practitioners, as well as courses and services for the general public. All of the downloads at HypnosisDownloads.com have been created by Roger Elliott and Mark Tyrrell, the directors of Uncommon Knowledge, with occasional contributions from course trainers.
- You’re worth it
- Reinvent yourself and discover a new you!
- Increase your productivity when working from home
- Overcome Fear of Germs
- Fast acting shingles pain relief
If you order any of theirs, let me know what you think. I’ve used some of their athlete ones and had success with them. Of course, I have them in the same playlist as the ones I created for myself…so, that wasn’t really a blind test. Hmmm, oh well, if you try one, let me know!
The Muse Line Breaks Down
by stacia on March 30, 2010
in hypnosis, meditation, writing
Post written by Stacia D. Kelly. Follow me on twitter.
No, Muse didn’t break down. She’s alive and kicking. At least, mine is. What I have done is broken the eBook and guided meditations out separately. (And shhh, working on getting it setup on the Kindle.) This is spurred by a few things. Some of my workshop attendees only want the meditation scripts, which are included in the book, so they could record them in their own voices. Some just wanted the meditation. This way, everyone can select the best option for them. It is also a test based on JA Konrath‘s recent success with ePublishing with fiction and the same kind of recommendation from Leo over at Write to Done/ZenHabits with non-fiction. I thought it best to start testing it out here.
You’ll note, there’s a freebie listed in those download links too 
Keep an eye out, I’m working on setting up the online class/workshops to run monthly on uses some of these same techniques real time with your writing colleagues.
Here’s the breakdown.
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Muse - breathe. focus. acheive.
Muse: breathe. focus. achieve.
The art of tapping into your creativity
Suited best for writers, although all artists will benefit.
Versions available:
- Full Package Download – $15.95 includes eBook and all MP3s (75MB) – More Details
- eBook Only - $2.99 (2MB) – More Details
- Individual Guided Relaxation MP3 – Download for Free!
- Individual Guided Meditation – Calling Your Muse - $3.95 – More Details
- Individual Guided Meditation – Building Rapport with Your Muse – $3.95 – More Details
- Individual Guided Meditation – Meeting Your Characters – $3.95 – More Details
- Individual Guided Meditation – Getting Past a Block – $3.95 – More Details
Has your Creative Muse gone to sleep?
Sometimes, there are those of us who use all of life’s interruptions as our excuse. I can’t write; I have to do laundry. I have to get the kids to soccer practice; I don’t have time to get that scene down on the page. Eventually, only the faintest flare comes from our Muse. She’s growing quiet, tired of shouting and having you ignore her. WAKE HER UP! This ebook and its companion MP3′s will guide you in several different ways, helping you to get back in touch with her and get the fires of creativity flowing.
Please, don’t hesitate. Forward the information on.
