Bhathen

The simple and deep words of Master Thich Nhat Hanh beautifully and slowly melted away all questions I was struggling with; about the purpose of existence and the feelings of the "dark knight of the soul".

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In another discussion forum, a renowned Marma therapy doctor/researcher had mentioned that two points (one on the top of the head, other in the inside of the palms) when given the proper treatment twice a day has given successful results for dementia. Many ayurvedic doctors practice marma chikitsa/therapy or Varma (pressure is applied to the energy meridians, a little different from acupressure). https://www.diamondwayayurveda.com/yourlocaltherapists.html Am not sure if this would help, but this exercise stimulates a lot of points on the head. Youtube link for : Massage for the head https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgrkkQkSNzw

Everything that you have mentioned(relationships, thoughts about money) seems to point towards an imbalance of the root chakra. The root chakra is related to stability, relationships, money, safety... and the other end is anger, power, etc. Exercises to strengthen the root chakra might be helpful (or) you could use more 'rooting and grounding' exercises in your practice.

From the "Yoga of herbs" by David Frawley

A teacher once informed our group that Haritaki and Triphala were high vibration herbs and should be taken once in a while. You can try one of them daily for a week and see which is suitable and then switch to once a week basis. (Mix with either honey or warm water). An ayurvedic doctor might be able to help you better. 'Banyan Botanicals' seller in amazon has pure Haritaki and Triphala powder, if available in your region. Tri-phala (only has Tri - 3 ingredients)

Ardhanarishvara https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/wisdom/article/ardhanarishvara

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The PDF in this link gives the answer to Fragrant Qigong working with other styles on Page 20. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.qi.org/fragrant/frag1.PDF&ved=2ahUKEwin3dyurOvpAhUPna0KHUJ6AY4QFjAEegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw3BlJQxYAHB1fRgsl74epf9

It might be something simple or maybe bulging/ slip disc problems of the spine radiating downwards. It might be better to consult a doc just to be careful of not aggravating the pain.Laying flat and Lower back exercises might help.