Read this first and then breathe along with the video below.

 

Imagine feeling calmer, clearer, and more in control - no matter what life throws at you. 

 

By adopting this simple yet powerful practise every day, you can transform the way you respond to stress and bring more balance to your mind and body. 

 

During this practise you are going to breathe at an ideal rate for your body.

 

This brings your body into to a state of optimal functioning - in which the heart, brain, and nervous system are all working in harmony. 

 

It will help you shift your emotional state reduce stress and enhance focus by activating the heart-brain connection. 

 

If you can - keep your mouth closed and only breathe through your nose during this session.

 

Focus your attention in the area of your heart. Imagine your breath is flowing in and out of your heart breathing a little slower and deeper than usual 

 

Inhale during the higher tone

Exhale during the lower tone

 

Maintain a constant cycle of air so when you inhale - keep inhaling until your exhale and on your exhale - keep exhaling until your inhale. One continuous cycle of breath

 

Relax deeply. 

 

As you inhale feel your belly expand away from your spine.

 

As you exhale, relax and allow it to fall back.

 

Once you have found your rhythm, I want you to activate a positive and renewing feeling. This could be a memory from the past or an imagined future. It could be love, joy, belonging, gratitude, peace or calm. Choose a feeling that resonates and feels powerful for you.

 

Focus on this emotion and let the feeling grow.

Stay with this feeling and allow it to fill your entire body and heart.

 

Pay attention. Notice how this practise makes you feel: physically, mentally and emotionally. Do you notice any shifts? 

 

Challenge: Try integrating this practise into your day every day for 7 days and see what shifts. 

 

It’s not just a breathing technique, it’s a tool for rewiring your baseline state so you feel more grounded, resilient, and in tune with yourself.

 

Ok now you can hit play! 

 

Enjoy!