09/14/2023
Breathwork is all about regulating your breathing pattern to achieve various goals. Some of my clients use breathwork to ground themselves during stressful moments. Others use it to relax, to connect with their emotions, or to be funny present in the moment. Regardless of the intention, breathwork has many benefits and can improve your overall sense of well-being. Some common benefits, like reducing anxiety and lowering heart rate, are due to the connection between your breath and the activation of your nervous system's rest/relaxation function, countering any fight/flight response.
There are different techniques, but here are three simple ones to get you started:
Diaphragmatic breathing: Expanding your belly and chest during inhalation and emptying the chest cavity on exhale. Allows full, deep breaths.
4-7-8 breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold breath for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds. It allows you to fully empty your lungs, leaving you feeling refreshed.
Nostril breathing: Use your thumb to block one nostril and inhale. Switch nostrils and exhale. Keeps your breath steady and consistent.
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