Invitational Diaphragmatic Breathing Breathwork For Stress

Diaphragmatic breathing has long been known to help with stress and anxiety. However, diaphragmatic breathing can actually have the opposite effect for some people, leaving them more stressed and anxious. This can happen if you try to force your breath. "Invitational diaphragmatic breathing" is a phrase I coined to describe the gentle, natural diaphragmatic breathing that occurs effortlessly when you open up space inside of your body for it.

I have also uploaded a shorter 6-minute diaphragmatic breathing practice you might want to try if you want a shorter practice. You can find it, as well as many other meditations and courses, on my Insight Timer profile. Make sure to follow me on Insight Timer for more. Thanks, and happy breathing!