Breathing Techniques That Help Calm the Mind
Recently, I’ve been seeing many articles and posts about ratio breathing that includes holding the breath at the top of the inhale and bottom of the exhale (known as kumbhaka). This gives me some red flags, so I wanted to take a moment to share my recommendations for...
Empower…An Action Towards Self-Love
The verb, empower, is one that I associate with Self-Love. I’ve noticed over the years, as I practice loving kindness towards myself, I am empowered to treat myself with respect through my choices and actions. One area where this empowerment shows up is in setting and...
Part Two: The Exhale
Let’s explore the next part of the breath…the Exhale. For me, as someone with a more active and anxious mind, this part of the breath has been important. I’m a great inhaler: on the go, full of ideas, and ready to jump in. I have struggled in...
Part One: The Inhale
The breath is the bridge between the mind and body. If our mind is racing, our breath is usually short and shallow. If our mind is relaxed, our breath is usually slow and more into the belly. By working with the breath, we can change the mind state. I want to focus...
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