Energy cultivation is not some vague or mystical concept, and it is not about trying to force yourself to feel something you cannot see or touch. Instead, it refers to practical ways of becoming more aware of your body, your breath, and your mental state so you can manage your energy more effectively in everyday life.
From a scientific perspective, what we call “energy” is largely the interaction between the nervous system, breath, attention, and interoceptive awareness (your brain’s ability to sense what’s happening inside the body).
Studies in neuroscience show that simply bringing attention to bodily sensations increases activity in the insula, a brain region responsible for self-awareness and regulation. This alone can shift stress response patterns.
So when we say “cultivation,” we mean training awareness and physical/emotional regulation, not creating something artificial.
Nothing special needs to happen.
Something subtle is already happening
Practice our classroom exercises and watch your energy become more abundant!
Try the following exercise as a daily practice to strengthen awareness and self healing!
Today’s Practice (1–2 minutes):
Sit comfortably.
Feel one inhale as air enters the body.
Feel one exhale as air leaves.
This activates parasympathetic pathways via the vagus nerve, even without changing the breath.
What made you curious about energy cultivation—regulation, healing, focus, or something else?