{"id":15331,"date":"2025-06-26T11:42:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T11:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/?p=15331"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:49:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:49:30","slug":"the-four-foundational-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/the-four-foundational-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"THE FOUR FOUNDATIONAL PRACTICES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>One of the things that makes life so challenging for many people is that they are walking around with an inherited set of beliefs that don\u2019t make them any healthier, happier, or more connected to themselves and others. The foundational practices will help you become more attuned to the real you\u2014the eternal you who existed way before your mind and heart were taken over by limiting beliefs and ideas about who you are and how reality operates. As you get into a rhythm with them, you\u2019ll gain a greater sense of clarity that helps you connect to your highest needs, and the beliefs that actually support you to tap into your full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> For example, these days I don\u2019t necessarily end my evening with all the practices if I\u2019m in my house in Colorado, in a town of 800 people\u2014because the beautiful natural environment and peaceful setting ends up clearing any residual negative or chaotic energy that might be lingering in the air. However, if I\u2019m traveling to a city like Los Angeles or New York, then I\u2019m around lots of people or situations that might be energydraining or triggering, as well as being exposed to external stimuli that may affect my well-being. On those occasions, I might double up on the foundational practices by doing them in the morning and the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend going all in with the foundational practices at first, maybe even doing them repeatedly throughout the day so you can build a higher level of mastery. This will help you develop a more intuitive sense of what you need over time. As I said, if these four practices are all you take from this book, that\u2019s great. You\u2019ll definitely notice a huge shift in your energy levels, mood, connection to yourself and others, and your ability to optimize your time and energy throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have fun, and sweet dreams!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>1.<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\u00a0Le<\/span>arn and Open Your Third Eye, Ears, and Heart<\/strong><br><br>If you\u2019re reading this book, I\u2019m willing to bet you\u2019re probably sensitive to other people\u2019s energies, meaning you can feel it when someone else is anxious or overwhelmed, but also when they\u2019re happy and relaxed. It\u2019s likely that the energy enters in your body (also known as the chakras) are open, which is great! But the downside may be that these energy enters are overactive. If so, you could be bringing all that heightened energy into your sleep. That might be okay if you\u2019re mostly hanging out with a lot of enlightened, happy, peaceful, relaxed people! But the truth is, highly sensitive people are usually picking up on both obvious and not-so-obvious vibes. And, given the fact that we don\u2019t exactly live in a generally relaxed society, if you\u2019re highly sensitive, you may be carrying excess negativity and anxiety into your sleep\u2014which you most certainly don\u2019t want to do!<br><br>During sleep, you\u2019re supposed to recharge and refuel. But if you\u2019re carrying other people\u2019s energy, you\u2019re more likely to have nightmares, astral travel to dark and heavy places, and wake up feeling drained, overwhelmed, and as if you didn\u2019t get a lick of sleep. So, for starters, right before you go to bed I encourage you to never fixate on people who triggered or hurt you. This first tool focuses on setting an intention to release any negative energy you might have absorbed throughout the day. By doing so, you\u2019ll be taking back the sacred period of time that constitutes your sleep\u2014a time for healing, recharging, rejuvenating, getting information, and connecting with your higher self. The three steps of this practice will help you to release any negative energy so you can experience the kind of peaceful calm essential to generate miracles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Step 1: Release the Debris of the Day from Your Third Eye<\/strong><br><br>Your third eye is a powerful energy center that activates your intuition. You don\u2019t want negative, lower-level energies polluting it, so you want to first clear out the influences of the day by releasing toxic energies from it. Say to yourself, \u201cI\u2019m ready to release whatever is draining my third eye of energy and vitality, and to bring in my intuitive power and highest vision.\u201d Imagine white light (some people may resonate more with a violet or gold light) coming down from the skies, sending all the gunk in your third eye outside of you with a giant whoosh. Now, feel the light filling your third eye, rejuvenating and recharging it, and replacing it with positive, lovebased energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Clear Out Your Ears<\/strong><br><br>A lot of people don\u2019t realize that we also have energy enters in our ears, which, like the third eye, are constantly picking up words, thoughts, beliefs, and vibrations from others. You don\u2019t want this energy to invade your sacred slumber! After you\u2019ve cleared out your third eye, say to yourself, \u201cI\u2019m ready to release whatever is draining my ears of energy and vitality, and to bring in only the most loving words, thoughts, beliefs, and vibrations.\u201d Visualize that the same light as before is coming through your ears in the form of a little tornado, clearing out any harsh or unkind sentiments that infiltrated your ear chakras throughout the day. Now, imagine this light is brightening your ears, filling them with words and sounds of kindness and positivity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>third eye, say to yourself, \u201cI\u2019m ready to release whatever is draining my ears of energy and vitality, and to bring in only the most loving words, thoughts, beliefs, and vibrations.\u201d Visualize that the same light as before is coming through your ears in the form of a little tornado, clearing out any harsh or unkind sentiments that infiltrated your ear chakras throughout the day. Now, imagine this light is brightening your ears, filling them with words and sounds of kindness and positivity.<br><br><strong>Step 3: Unblock Your Heart of Toxic Attachments<br><\/strong>Finally, it\u2019s time to unblock your heart of any toxic attachments that are making you feel disconnected from yourself and others. Your heart center is primarily where you store all the negative energy you\u2019ve absorbed throughout the day. Your heart also has the largest and most powerful electromagnetic field in your body\u2014 so you want to make sure it\u2019s clear of any negative influences. After you\u2019ve cleared out your ear chakras, say to yourself, \u201cI\u2019m ready to release whatever is draining my heart of energy and vitality, and to bring in love, joy, and rejuvenation.\u201d At this point, feel that same light you imagined whirling around your heart center, pulling out any toxic influences and making your heart shine bright and strong.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>2: Raise Your Vibration with Three Questions<\/strong><br>It\u2019s so important to raise your vibration\u2014which will make you feel like you can move mountains\u2014and it\u2019s even more important to raise your vibration before you go to bed. I\u2019ve found that this practice can be especially effective when it comes to turning your thoughts into reality. In fact, I\u2019ve seen students and clients manifest what they want within 24 to48 hours of doing this practice! <br><br>When you\u2019re in a high vibration, you attract other high-vibration people, situations, and experiences. All you have to do is ask yourself three simple questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What am I grateful for?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What did I do right today?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What experiences do I wish to create, and what emotions do I want to accompany those experiences?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9204-1024x632.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9204-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9204-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9204-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9204.jpg 1490w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For the first two questions, focus on simple joys, even if you had a really bad day: \u201cI\u2019m grateful I have a roof over my head. I\u2019m grateful for the air I\u2019m breathing. There wasn\u2019t any traffic on my morning commute. My boss complimented my work. My daughter told me the advice I gave her meant a lot. \u201cAs you reflect on these questions, you\u2019ll feel both a sense of peace and excitement for all the beautiful things that are coming your way. Next thing you know, this high-vibrational energy will accumulate and flow into the next day, and you\u2019ll start experiencing more of what you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15386\" src=\"https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9205-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9205-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9205-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9205-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9205.jpg 893w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>3: Find the Higher Meaning<\/strong><br><br>Sometimes, at the end of the day, we might feel discouraged about something that happened as if a door slammed shut on our fingers instead of opened with grace and welcome. We all experience disappointment, but this practice will help you transmute disappointment into possibility: What\u2019s the higher meaning of this?<br><br>When \u201cbad\u201d things happen, it\u2019s easy to feel punished. But it\u2019s crucial to reframe these events. Consider how what you perceive as a disappointment might actually be leading you to the life you desire. Maybe the person who broke up with you, who seemed like such a good fit, is moving out of the way so your heart can make room for your true soulmate. Maybe your car stalling and making you late for an import-ant meeting is a reminder to slow down and smell the roses instead of constantly overworking yourself.<br><br>Be open to the idea that what\u2019s happening in your life is exactly what you asked for, even if it doesn\u2019t seem like it. It\u2019s making space for the new you who\u2019s emerging . . . who\u2019ll be here faster than you think. If you\u2019re in pain, it\u2019s not permanent. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p> For example, if you\u2019re suffering the loss of a relationship, what you often can\u2019t see in the moment is that this opens the door to a truer love. In a lot of cases, our pain breaks open our hearts to deeper compassion, understanding, and wisdom, as well\u2014as long as we have faith that there\u2019s a purpose to it all. So, have faith that there is a higher meaning, and that what you want is right around the corner.<br><br><strong>4: Connect with the You Who Has It All<\/strong><br><br>There\u2019s a version of you right now who has it all. This version of you exists in the quantum field of possibility and is already living your best life with all the abundance, joy, peace, love, and wellness you could imagine. So, after working through the first three practices, I want you to set a simple intention. Say to yourself, \u201cI choose to connect to the highest version of me, the one who has it all.<br><br>\u201cNext, imagine white light pouring down from the sky, going through your head and filling your entire body. Follow the light as far as you can go, beyond the edges of Earth and the<br>solar system. Go to the very end of this cosmic light, and then beyond. Sense that your higher self is here, living the life of your dreams.<br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Don\u2019t feel the need to force anything. You don\u2019t even have to visualize all the things you want, although you are free to do so. Just let yourself be bathed in the energy of this glorious version of you. At first, your experience might feel subtle or even a little awkward. Just stick with it, and I promise you\u2019ll come to understand why this exercise is so awesome. Most people don\u2019t receive images in this place. <br><br>It\u2019s likely that the energy of the highest version of you will come through sensations, feelings, or just a sense that you\u2019re connecting with something bigger than you.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9207-707x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9207-707x1024.jpg 707w, https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9207-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9207-768x1112.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9207-1061x1536.jpg 1061w, https:\/\/yogamagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9207.jpg 1354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>As you make these foundational practices an intrinsic part of your life, everything will change. You may find your-self seeing, hearing, and sensing the loving presence of your highest self. Bathe in that vibration, allowing it to change you\u2014because it will. I personally love falling asleep in this state, because I usually wake up with a greater sense of connection to that version of me. This only ends up magnetizing even more of what I want\u2014and sometimes, miracles I didn\u2019t even think to ask for!<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MORE RESOURCES AND FREE DOWNLOADS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Master the four foundations of energy work! Download the Guided Energy Cleansing Meditation Audio to walk you through the foundational practices and clear your energy before bed. 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