Body Intelligence: The Ancient Wisdom Of Champions

The Maximal Life

As the only resident inside your body, only you have access to the ancient wisdom within yourself. No one else knows better than you what is going on inside your body. Getting in touch with the physical dimension of your being is the single most powerful way to ground yourself in the present moment, and retain agency over what is being read by others.

There is a simple body awareness exercise, to assist in focusing your full attention on your physical and emotional body. This technique is called REPORT and stands for: Responsibility, Exhale, Pay attention, Outline, Recognize, and Take action.

Responsibility. It your responsibility to place ALL of your attention on yourself for just the next two minutes.

Exhale. Take three slow, deep, full breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Pay Attention: Close your eyes, and mentally visit every part of your body. Really pay close attention to each individual area within yourself, and when you are ready, open your eyes.

Outline: Create a verbal outline of all that you notice; Start with your feet and work your way up.

Recognize. Sometimes when we declare the truth of our body, the sensations shift as a result of our new awareness. Simply to recognize your body’s reaction to being acknowledged.

Take Action. Take an action that benefits you in the present moment. If your shoulders are tense, relax them.

Whatever you experience anytime you practice REPORT, you will encounter a conscious, whole- body experience. And help you lead your Maximal Life.