Rather than grabbing a cup of coffee, begin your morning or afternoon with this invigorating breathwork practice.
Amanda will coach you through sympathetic triggering breathwork methods that will help you achieve mental clarity and a present level of awareness in just 8 minutes.
You may help pace yourself and get the most out of your breathwork by practicing with a guided mp3 like the one above.
A Guided Breathwork Meditation To Shift Your State
Breathing is one of your body's most basic functions, and mastering it may be beneficial. Practicing breathwork safely and effectively will help you learn to better handle discomfort, challenging emotions, and stress.
The psychological and physical benefits are compelling, but remember to listen slowly to your body. If anything doesn't feel right, talk to your doctor before continuing your breathwork routine.
BREATHWORK TYPE
Up-regulated Breathwork: This breath exercise combines several approaches for up and down-regulating the neurological system. You may feel tingling in your hands and feet, anxiousness during breath holds, or a peaceful euphoric mood by the end of the practice.
THE TOP FIVE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BREATHWORK:
(1) it reduces stress (2) it assists in the management of unpleasant emotions (3) it strengthens the immune system (4) it relieves and helps manage pain (5) it increases one's self-compassion
THE SCIENTIFIC BENEFITS OF A BREATHWORK SESSION
- A breathing pattern that causes your body's natural fight or flight response to kick in.
- Blood is diverted from less-essential organs such as the stomach and bladder to muscles and the brain.
- Blood vessels constrict, pupils dilate, the mind sharpens as the heart rate rises, adrenaline kicks in, and blood vessels constrict, broadens, and the mind sharpens.
- Makes you feel more awake, aware, energized, and ready to tackle the day.
- Use it to start your day or to replace your afternoon coffee.
While breathwork therapy has numerous advantages, it also has some disadvantages that you should be aware of.
Before beginning any breathwork therapy, consult your doctor, especially if you have a medical condition or are taking medications that may be affected by the practice. This includes whether you're expecting a child or if you're breastfeeding.
