The Power Of Physiological Sigh

The physiological sigh is a simple breathing exercise that can change your state of being, restoring a feeling of calm. It consists of two inhales through your nose, filling your lungs with air and allowing your diaphragm to expand (1 deep inhale and another one that is shorter as the diaphragm won’t expand as much) followed by a deep exhale through your mouth and a sigh of stress relief.

Since this is a very short exercise, it is easier to be consistent with it. Plus the physiological benefits of lowering your breathing rate quickly, regulating the CO2 levels that have a positive effect on emotional balance, and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Creating in this way physiological changes for a calmer state of being.

Transcript

Hello and welcome.

This is Clare and during these few moments we will be relaxing using the power of physiological sigh.

This is one of our first responses to stress and we often do that without realizing.

But during this moment we will consciously choose to use it.

We will choose to deeply inhale.

Two deep inhales and exhaling.

Releasing the air and a sigh.

Two deep inhales.

Inhale.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Inhale.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Inhale.

Inhale.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Exhaling with the sound.

Inhale.

Inhale.

Exhale.

This activates the parasympathic nervous system that is responsible for rest and digest.

Signaling your body that it is safe to rest.

Bringing a calmer state of being and a better health.

Thank you for being here and we'll hear again in the next recording.