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4 Ways to Keep Your Brain Limber
By Gabrielle Leblanc
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the October 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Close your eyes and let your mind respond to the following series of questions, allowing about 15 seconds for each.


Imagine... the space between your eyes?

Imagine...
the space inside your nose as you inhale and exhale naturally?

Imagine...
the space occupied by your jaw?

Imagine...
the space inside your throat, expanding until your entire neck is filled with space?

Imagine...
the space inside your throat and neck expanding to fill the entire region of your shoulders?

Imagine...
the space that your whole body occupies expanding out into the room?

Boost Your Brain Power
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