Why is breathwork and grounding important?
Why is breathwork and grounding important?
Breathwork gives ourselves a chance to take a breath and move our mind away from the negative thoughts and feelings while grounding provides ourselves a chance to remember that we are safe.
4-7-8 Breathing
4-7-8 Breathing
If you are experiencing anxiety before bed and having trouble falling asleep, give this breathing exercise a try.
Box Breathing
Box Breathing
In stressful times you can use the power of your breath to help calm feelings of stress or anxiety.
Box breathing is a simple relaxation technique that can help you reset your breath and return it to its normal rhythm.
The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise
The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise
Feeling anxious? Grounding exercises can help to calm anxious thoughts and keep you focused and mindful in your environment. The 5-4-3-2-1 method is a grounding exercise that can be done almost anywhere and it doesn't require any equipment or materials - just your brain! Take a few minutes to learn how to complete the exercise and then try it for yourself.
BREATH
BREATH
Taking a few long deep breaths throughout the day helps to reduce acute stress pressure and decrease anxiety, racing thoughts, and fears. Breathing will signal to our nervous system that our bodies are safe. Here is a short video to help you practice some breathing techniques.
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