5-Minute Breathwork | The Art Of Slowing Down

Take five minutes to pause, soften, and reconnect with yourself. In this simple guided breath-work practice, we'll explore a gentle rhythm of inhaling for 4 counts and exhaling for 8, inviting the body and mind to settle through a longer, slower exhale. A beautiful little reset for moments of stress, overwhelm, or whenever you're craving a little more space to breathe. No experience needed. Simply come as you are, breathe at a pace that feels comfortable, and allow yourself these five minutes to unwind.

Transcript

Welcome to your five minute breath work practice. This one is simple and it is powerful for your nervous system. It is a four count inhale through your nose and an eight count exhale through your nose. If that feels overwhelming, You may breathe in nose and pursed lips with a small hole out of your mouth for your exhale. You may work toward a count of eight, Maybe it is a six. See where you go with this breath and be gentle with yourself. Find a comfortable position. You may sit, You may lie down. And allow your body to settle in. Before we change the breath. Just notice it. Notice where you feel it moving through you. Notice the natural rhythm that's already here. Nothing to change. Simple awareness of breath in and breath out. And when you're ready, Begin to clear your lungs, Completely exhale. In 2 3 4 Out 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 In 2 3 4 Out 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Again In 2 3 4 Out 2 3 4 5 6 7… 8… Inhale 2… 3… 4… Out 2… 3… 4… 5… 6… 7… 8… continue at your own pace. Let your inhale be gentle. And exhale, Be slow. Inhale gentle and exhale slow. Notice what happens when you don't ask yourself to be anywhere else You don't need to rush. You don't need to figure anything out. For these next few minutes, You're simply here in your body and in your breath. Stay with your count and I will call you back shortly. In 2 3 4 Out 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Take one more slow inhale and let the numbers go. And a long, Easy exhale out. Allow your breath to return to its natural rhythm. Notice yourself here. Return back to your body. And if the eyes were closed. Let them open. And thank yourself for slowing down and taking this time for you.