Welcome,
I'm Carolyn.
Let's explore the physiological sigh,
A wonderfully calming breathwork tool that research shows can help reduce stress in the moment.
Sit in a relaxing position or come to lie down on your back,
Chest open and neck unlocked.
Arrive into this moment and this sighing practice with a slow inhalation and let yourself soften as you release an exhale through your mouth.
You can choose a pace that's best for you today.
It's fine to go slower or softer,
And there's no need to do it perfectly.
Relax your entire being with a soft breath out and let's begin.
I'll ask you now to inhale through your nose,
Taking your time.
Fill your lungs to maximum capacity.
Pause for one second in fullness through your nostrils.
Inhale a bit more and release all the breath slowly out your mouth as your body relaxes.
Calmly begin another inhale through your nose,
Ballooning your belly and fill up to your chest.
Pause,
Then take another sniff of breath in and a sweet extended breath out an open mouth.
Let's go again.
Inhale until your lungs are completely full.
Pausing,
Another inhale now and a long exhale to expel stress and soften everywhere.
Inhale without rushing or forcing.
Hold a second inhale to supersaturate your lungs and let it all go through your mouth.
A few more rounds as you find your perfect pace.
Ceasing that breath pattern,
Draw in one long slow breath through your nose and one longer breath out your mouth.
Now shift to nasal breathing or a more natural breath for you.
Relax your whole body and notice if you are more connected to your breath.
Has any space opened up in your body?
Notice without judgment,
Just breath flowing in and flowing out.
Thanks for practicing with me today and thank you for gifting yourself a few minutes to breathe and feel renewed.
This practice and your breath are always here whenever you need to return.
