It's a new year and to help us all to get off to a good start, Body & Soul will continue to feature an energy technique each week this month. Simple to use practices that can help you to balance your system and/or rejuvenate you are presented. The techniques are part of a daily energy routine developed by noted energy healer Donna Eden. They are in no way harmful and can be practised every day.

There are several energy practitioners in Bermuda who advocate the use of these techniques.

If you try a technique, do let us know your experience, we welcome your feedback. Send e-mails to gazettehealth@yahoo.com.

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According to energy medicine this practice boosts confidence, clears your thoughts and protects from negative energies that may be around you.

1. Place your hand at the bottom end of the central meridian – at your pubic bone

2. Take a deep breath in, as you move your hands slowly and deliberately, straight up the centre of your body to your lower lip

3. Continue upward, bringing your hands past your lips and exuberantly raising them to the sky

4. Circle your arms back to your pelvis

5. Repeat three times