Exploring The Breath - Part Three

The world is a pretty scary and chaotic place right now but please know that in any moments of overwhelm, you have access to your very own superpower. It is a free, unlimited resource that is available to you at any time and this superpower is your breath. In this series of three videos, we’ll explore different breathing techniques that will instantly assist in activating your parasympathetic nervous system, signaling to your body that it is safe and that it time to rest, relax and to release tension, which will restore you to a regulated and balanced state. Created from my heart and made with love!

Transcript

My name is Liesl and welcome back to the third of a three-part series exploring the breath. And each of these techniques do a brilliant job of activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Bringing you into a more balanced and regulated state, Just signaling to the body that it's time to rest, To relax. And to release tension. So this next technique is an extended exhale. And we're also going to include in this a heart hold. This is one hand on your heart, One hand on your belly. And we're going to inhale through the nose to the count of four. And then a long, Slow exhale. It can be through the mouth or through the nose to the count of six. So I can demonstrate one first of all. So inhale for four. Exhale for six. If you want to join me When you're ready, We'll inhale for four through the nose. And exhale to the count of six. And you can choose whether you do that through your nose or through your mouth. We'll go through three rounds together. I'm just holding your hand on your heart and on your belly. Just another little extra comfort, A little signal of safety, That it's safe to rest and relax. So together, Let's inhale. Exhale. Two three for. Five. Inhale. Four. Exhale. Two four. Five. Inhale. Two. Three. Four. Exhale. Four. And just return to your natural rhythm of breathing now. And just notice how you feel in this moment. And please know that you can return to any of these videos at any time. Just pick a breath technique that feels right for you in that moment and just know that the breath is your superpower and can instantly take you back to that regulated and balanced state. It is a free resource. It's limitless and always available to you. Thank you so much for joining me and for watching. Have a beautiful day.