Breathwork for everyday.
Ever wondered how to combat inflammation caused by our hectic lives, highly processed diets, or conditions like PCOS and endometriosis? Well, let's talk about a game-changer: breathwork! It's not just your average meditation; it's an active practice that helps even the busiest minds find stillness.
What is Breathwork?
Breathwork is like a gym session for your breath. It involves intentionally changing your breathing pattern to enhance mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Think of it as a superhero against stress and inflammation.
Why Bother with Breathwork?
People are turning to breathwork for various reasons:
- Positive self-development
- Boosting immunity
- Processing emotions and healing trauma
- Developing life skills
- Enhancing creativity
- Improving relationships
- Increasing confidence and happiness
- Beating addictions
- Stress reduction and anxiety management
- Releasing negative thoughts
It's like a one-stop shop for a better you!
Everyday Breathwork Tools - How to do breathwork alone.
Now, let's dive into some breathwork exercises that you can sneak into your busy schedule:
4 -7 - 8 technique
My favourite breathwork technique to use when I'm feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or triggered.
How to: Nasal inhale for 4 seconds, Hold for 7 seconds, exhale out the mouth for 8 seconds
Box Breathing
Slow, intentional breathing with slightly pursed lips. Perfect for those "just got out of a meeting" moments.
How to: 4-4-4-4 rhythm, Inhale for four, hold for four, exhale for four, hold for four. Repeat for 2 minutes.
Physiological Sigh
Breathwork for when you are dissociating
Also known as the most scientifically proven method to create a state of calm in the body.
How to: Take a full diaphragmatic inhale, take an extra sip breath at the top, deep sigh exhale through the mouth. Repeat x 5
Energy Breathing
Breathwork for increasing energy
This breathwork technique is a great caffeine replacement! Do this first thing when you wake up and you will notice the difference.
How to: You can do this standing or sitting.
1.Take a deep inhale through the nose whilst bringing your arms up above your head, and then clench the fits and exhale with power, pulling the arms down in sync with the breath.
2.Repeat for 15 breaths
3. followed by an inhale and hold the arms up above the head for 30 seconds
4. Exhale allow yourself to notice any changes in the body, palms facing open on the knees
repeat
So, in a nutshell, breathwork is the secret weapon to combat stress, inflammation, and whatever life throws at you. So, inhale the good vibes, exhale the bad ones, and let's breathe our way to a kick-ass life! 🌬️✨