Exploring The Breath - Part Two

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

Hello, My name is Liesl and welcome back to the second of a three-part video series on the breath. This next breath technique that we'll explore is a physiological sigh. So this activates the vagus nerve. Which signals to the body that it's time to rest, To relax. And to release any tension So I'll explain first of all, And then we'll go through three rounds. So this is a big, Deep breath in through the nose. At the top of the inhale you take another little sip of air at the top. And then take a long slow audible sigh through the mouth. So it looks a little bit like this. Ah. As easy as that. So together, Let's move through three rounds of a physiological sigh. So when you're ready. Inhale. Ah. Ah. And just return to your natural rhythm of breathing. Just notice. Here and now in this present moment how you feel Just know that you can return to your breath, Your superpower at any stage. It is your free and unlimited superpower. And if it ever feels uncomfortable or not right, Just stop the technique and return to your natural rhythm of breathing. I hope you found this useful. Thank you for watching. And please feel free to return to this video or the next one. And explore another breathing technique. Have a beautiful day. Thank you for watching