Hello IntroverSoul and welcome.
My name is Bianca.
Before we begin,
Let's take a moment to arrive in this space together.
Find a comfortable position,
Either seated or lying down,
And gently close your eyes if that feels good for you.
Let's take a slow breath together.
Inhale and exhale,
Out.
In this session,
We'll be practicing one round of dynamic breath work.
This is a deep rhythmic breathing pattern,
Followed with long breath holds.
This breath work can help regulate your nervous system,
Increase energy and focus,
Decrease inflammation in the body,
Support emotional release,
And move you into a more balanced state.
Many people also experience a sense of calm,
Clarity,
Or a deeper connection with their body.
During the breathing,
It is completely normal to notice sensations such as tingling in the hands or face,
Lightness in the body,
Changes in temperature,
Or feelings of expansion or release.
If these sensations arrive,
Simply allow them to come and go without trying to control them.
For this practice,
It is best to be seated upright in a comfortable position with soft surroundings.
However,
If you are prone to fainting or feeling lightheaded,
Please lie down for your safety.
Do not practice this breath work in any situation where losing awareness could be unsafe.
For example,
While driving a car or while in water.
This practice is also not recommended if you're pregnant or have heart conditions.
If at any time you feel uncomfortable,
You can simply return to a slow natural breathing rhythm and rest.
This is an intermediate breath work practice and it may gently take you beyond your usual breathing patterns.
So if you find you cannot hold your breath for the full duration of the audio holds,
That is completely okay.
Please continue and with practice,
Your breath holds will naturally improve over time.
We'll begin shortly,
So please take a moment now to settle in your position,
Soften the body,
Take one more deep breath in to arrive fully in this moment.
Let's begin.
Five,
Four,
Three,
Two,
One.
Breathe in.
And out.
Together in.
Just three more.
Take a deep breath in.
And out.
We're going to take a deep inhale through the nose,
Crawl the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
And hold.
Relax the body and allow the breath to move through you.
Take a deep sip in through the mouth.
And out.
Continue holding.
Relax the throat,
Drop the shoulders.