This is a simple breath work exercise to help you pause,
Relax,
Reconnect with yourself and reset anytime you need a moment of calm or your nervous system needs tending to.
Remember that you can enjoy this breath in this organized structure the way we're about to practice it together or you can simply just utilize it at any time during your day as needed.
The more you get the hang of it the easier it will be for you to practice.
Find a comfortable seated position,
Relax your shoulders,
Soften your gaze or gently close your eyes.
We'll begin by taking a slow deep inhalation through the nose filling the belly and chest.
Now take a small additional inhale,
Just a bit more breath at the top to completely fill your lungs.
Pause and then exhale slowly and audibly through the mouth with a long relaxing sigh.
Let's try that again.
Deep inhale,
A bit more breath at the top.
Pause and let out a long soothing sigh.
Deep breath in,
Taking a bit more breath at the top.
Pause and let out a long soothing sigh.
Feel your shoulders relax.
Deep breath in,
A bit more at the top.
Pause and let out a long soothing sigh.
Just relax here for a moment and breathe naturally.
Just notice how you feel in your body,
In your mind after altering the breath the way that you just did.
Let's practice another handful of these breaths,
This double inhale and long exhale.
Begin by taking a slow deep inhalation through your nose filling your belly and chest.
Breathe in a bit more at the top to completely fill your lungs.
Pause,
Exhale slowly and audibly through your mouth with a long relaxing sigh.
Try that again.
Deep inhale,
A bit more at the top.
Pause and let out a long soothing sigh.
Continue for about three more breaths on your own.
Find a nice rhythm.
With each sigh you're releasing tension and stress,
Allowing your body to soften and your mind to quiet.
With each deep inhale you are inviting calm,
Clarity and fresh prana or energy into every cell of your being.
If your mind drifts,
Gently guide your focus back to the breath and to the sound of your sigh.
Let your breath return to its natural rhythm.
Become aware of the calmness and ease that you've created within.
Just take a moment to feel gratitude for this simple act of care for your remarkable being.
You can return to this breathwork exercise whenever you need to calm or wind down or anytime you need to ground yourself and find your center.
Namaste.
