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Momentum Breathwork (13 Minutes)

by Jo Riley

Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone

This breathwork practice supports forward movement that is grounded, regulated and sustainable. Through rhythmic breathing, the nervous system is guided into a state of steady activation, helping you build momentum without overwhelm or urgency. This practice is about aligned movement rather than pushing. Ideal when you feel stagnant, low in energy or ready to move forward with clarity.

BreathworkMomentumEnergyNervous SystemIntentionBody AwarenessRelaxationMindfulnessRhythmic BreathingIntention SettingNervous System ActivationBreath HoldEnergy BuildingRelaxation TechniqueMind Wandering Management

Transcript

Welcome,

Beautiful soul.

Take a moment now to arrive.

Find a comfortable position,

Seated or lying down,

Where your spine feels supported and your body feels stable.

Make any small adjustments you need to so you can stay present without strain.

When you're ready,

Gently close your eyes.

Feel the surface beneath you.

Feel the weight of your body being held.

Release any tension from your jaw.

Let your shoulders soften.

Let the breath move naturally for a few moments.

You are here and that is enough to begin.

Before we start,

Let's just set a clear intention for this practice.

Trust what arises is what you need.

Hold it in your heart space and just let it land.

The breathwork technique that we're going to do today is a rhythmic nasal breathing.

So inhaling through the nose for a count of two and exhaling through the nose for a count of two.

In for two,

Out for two.

The steady rhythm gently activates the nervous system,

Builds energy and creates forward movement without overwhelm.

If at any point the breath feels too fast,

You can slow it down or return to your natural breathing rhythm and then come back to the technique when you are ready.

You are in control.

Now let's begin by settling the body.

Feel your sit bones or your back connecting to the surface beneath you.

Feel the stability underneath your body.

Relax the tongue from the roof of the mouth.

Soften the belly.

Let's start with a few reset breaths.

So take a deep inhale through the nose and a long sigh out the mouth.

Again,

Inhale through the nose and a big sigh out the mouth.

One more time.

Deep inhale through the nose and a big sigh out the mouth,

Letting it all go.

Feeling the body more relaxed,

More settled.

Okay,

Let's begin with the technique.

So on my count,

Three,

Two,

One.

Inhale through the nose for two,

Exhale through the nose for two.

In for two,

Out for two.

Find the rhythm.

Let it be steady,

Let it be even.

In for two,

Out for two.

This is not about speed,

It's about consistency.

In for two,

Out for two.

As the rhythm continues,

Notice how the body begins to wake up.

Energy starts to move through the chest,

Through the spine,

Through the limbs.

In for two,

Out for two.

Momentum is not created by pushing harder,

It's created by staying in motion.

Stay with this technique,

Stay with the rhythm.

In for two,

Out for two.

If the mind starts to wander,

Gently bring it back to the count,

Back to the rhythm.

In for two,

Out for two.

In for two,

Out for two.

This breath is teaching the body something important.

That forward movement can feel safe.

That progress does not require pressure.

In for two,

Out for two.

Stay with it,

Feel the steadiness,

Feel the build.

In for two,

Out for two.

As the breath continues,

You may notice the body warming slightly,

The heart rate increasing gently,

Awareness becoming sharper.

This is activation with control.

In for two,

Out for two.

Momentum builds layer by layer,

Not all at once,

Not in a rush.

In for two,

Out for two.

You don't need to know where you're going yet.

Momentum comes before clarity.

Stay with the breath.

Let the rhythm carry you.

In for two,

Out for two.

Now allow the breath to deepen slightly.

Not faster,

Just fuller.

Every breath a little deeper than the breath before.

In for two,

Out for two.

Feel how the body responds,

More alive,

More present.

Momentum is a state of the nervous system.

And right now your body is learning how to hold it.

We'll stay here for a few more rounds.

Steady,

Even,

Consistent.

Stay with this technique.

We've got a few more rounds before we come into our breath hold.

So stay with the rhythm.

Push a little bit deeper,

A little bit fuller.

In for two,

Out for two.

On your next inhale,

Take a deep inhale fully and a full exhale.

Breathe all the way out.

Empty the lungs completely and gently hold the breath.

No strain,

No force.

Feel the stillness.

This pause is where momentum anchors.

When the body asks for air,

Take a short,

Sharp inhale.

Exhale fully again and come back to the hold.

Keep holding.

Keep holding.

Okay.

Take a deep inhale.

Hold it for one moment.

And a beautiful exhale.

Let the breath return to its natural rhythm.

Notice how the body feels now.

Energized,

Awake,

Grounded.

Momentum doesn't disappear when the breath slows.

It integrates.

Take a deep inhale through the nose and a long exhale out the mouth.

Begin to feel the surface beneath you again.

The space around you.

Take your time.

When you're ready,

You can gently open your eyes.

Carry the steady forward energy with you.

You don't need to rush.

Momentum is already building.

And gratitude always.

Thank you for going on this journey with me.

Meet your Teacher

Jo RileySouth Africa

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