The Thurisaz rune represents strength, protection, and powerful forces of defense. This dynamic movement sequence channels these energies by mimicking the shape of the rune. The exercise focuses on controlled and grounded movements, helping you embody the protective and primal power of Thurisaz. Perform the sequence with smooth, continuous motions, always mindful of your breath and energy flow.

Starting Position

  • Stand in a neutral position, with your feet slightly apart and knees slightly bent.
  • Keep your arms relaxed by your sides, palms facing inward toward your body.
  • Breathe deeply, centering yourself, and focus on grounding your energy into the earth.

Step 1: Lift Arms at 45-Degree Angle

  • As you inhale, slowly begin to lift your arms along your sides, allowing them to rise at a 45-degree angle from your body.
  • Visualize energy rising from the earth through your feet and flowing upward into your arms. Your palms should remain facing inward toward your body as you lift.
  • Your arms should remain relaxed, but your movements should be deliberate and strong, as if you’re lifting an invisible weight with controlled power.

Step 2: Move Arms in Front of the Body

  • Continue the inhale as you smoothly bring your arms in front of your body. The palms remain inward, and your elbows should have a slight bend.
  • Visualize the protective energy of Thurisaz being drawn inward and consolidated in front of you. This is where the defensive, thorn-like quality of Thurisaz is embodied.
  • Maintain a controlled and steady flow of movement, feeling the energy expanding between your arms as they come together in front of your chest.

Step 3: Pull Arms Toward Stomach

  • As you exhale, gently begin to pull your hands toward your stomach, keeping your hands close together in front of your body.
  • Visualize the energy gathering in your core. The pulling motion represents drawing inward the primal power and protection of Thurisaz, bringing it to your center where it can be controlled and directed.
  • Feel the connection between your hands and your core, as if you’re pulling protective energy directly into your body’s center.

Step 4: Make Fists and Move to Hips

  • Once your hands are in front of your stomach, make fists with both hands, symbolizing the firm and defensive energy of the Thurisaz rune.
  • As you exhale further, move your fists down to your hips, keeping your elbows bent and close to your body.
  • Visualize yourself harnessing the defensive power of Thurisaz, bringing it to your hips like ready weapons at your side. This motion strengthens your grounding and connection to the earth, reinforcing your protective stance.

Step 5: Open Fists and Repeat

  • Once your fists reach your hips, open your hands and relax your arms again by your sides.
  • With an inhale, allow your arms to rise once more, starting the sequence again. The movement is continuous and fluid, as you flow between drawing energy in, centering it, and grounding it back into the earth.
  • Repeat the entire sequence as desired, always maintaining smooth, flowing movements and mindful breath control.

By repeating the sequence, you can feel the protective energy of Thurisaz growing within you, heightening your personal strength, awareness, and ability to channel defensive energy. Over time, the movements will become second nature, and you will feel the power of Thurisaz working within your body as you move through the exercise.