Activating the Sympathetic System to energize the body in healthy ways:
Expose the body to the cold
like swimming in the sea, a river or taking a whole or partly ice-bath
Intense breathing
like controlled hyperventilation or some Sufi breathing techniques
focussing on the breathing in
Intense Exercising
like running, dancing, climbing, martials arts, fitness
Learning
new skills, a new language, a new hobby
Positive Stimuli
like speaking for an audience, competitive activities, team sports
doing tasks you don’t like
Travelling and Experiencing
new challenging situations
Back to Resources – An Apple a Day
Tips to Activate the Parasympathetic System to relax
Activating both Systems – Active Meditations