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I’ve been doing those exercises on and off for a couple of years, and they would be pretty much number one of my “would do loads more of, if time was suddenly not an object” list. They are indeed adapted from Reich’s work, via Israel Regardie, and you might find it useful to have a look at Reich’s works and case studies to get a sense of how he approached therapy, plus other techniques to try. Character Analysis by Reich is a bit stuffed full of psycho-analytical jargon, but it does contain an important section on “plasmatic arrangement of the armour segments”. Function of the Orgasm, Alexander Lowen’s works and Elsworth Baker’s Man in the Trap also contain extensive case studies. I think it’s important to read something like this to get an idea of the direction you’re going in – Hyatt isn’t that clear, whereas with Reich there’s no doubt – there’s a very clear model of health there (even if it is a bit of an ideal one might not reach)
I’ve not experienced what you have but I’ve read mentions of similar things. I can understand why you would feel like this though – I’ve felt intensely exhilarated while doing those exercises, and can see how one might “crash” afterward. Loosening up your character armour is going to bring up all kinds of emotions and sensations though – possibly it’s letting loose depressed or sad feelings that have been bound for a long time - or it’s taking your bodies energy economy higher and farther than you’re used to, and there’s a “crash” as I said – with time this might stabilise. However, it really is impossible to say over the internet. I’d just say read up, and keep doing then – if these feelings persist, you could always switch back to just doing the “warm-ups” for a while.
Could send you some stuff if you PM me. Be very interested to hear from any others who’ve tried this stuff. |
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