Why deep breathing works...

• When your body/mind is flooded with stress it can enter into a state of flight-fight-or-freeze. This response triggers symptoms throughout the body, including rapid and shallow breathing. 

• Training your body to take deliberate slow and deep breaths can reverse these symptoms, triggering a relaxation response.

What is this??

The process of intentionally slowing down to focus on the present moment.

Why it works...

1. Mindfulness can help with your physical health and mental health. Studies have shown that mindfulness can help with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Studies have also shown that mindfulness can...

• Improve sleep quality

• Decrease physical pain

• Regulate blood pressure 

• Improve your immune system.

2. Repeated mindfulness practice can impact your brain. 

There is research to suggest that mindfulness can actually change parts of your brain such as the hippocampus, amygdala, posterior cingulate, and temporal parietal junction. 

Interested in seeing what it's all about? 

Here are some guided meditation links. Use them to ground yourself in the present moment and let go of any stress or anxiety you may be feeling.