You can change how you feel by changing how you breathe.

For times when you feel overwhelmed. This short breathwork practice is here to help you find a little pocket of calm even if only for a moment. The calming breath is a slow, intentional breath that focusses on a long slow exhale. It activates the vagus nerve, a key part of our body’s parasympathetic nervous system and when it’s activated it signals to your body that you are safe, and helps shift you from feeling anxious or stressed to feeling more calm.

Remember, you are in control of your breath so if you feel uncomfortable at any time during your practice of these techniques just let your breathing fall back to it’s natural rhythm and rest. Also always practice in a safe and comfortable space. Never practice breathwork whilst driving, operating machinery or in water.

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Guided breathing starts

06:30 Closing reflections