She Strengthens

Unlock the Power of Your Breath

Are you aware of the last time you took a full, deep breath? It’s likely been a while, and you’re not alone! Breathing is an essential part of life, yet most of us underestimate the profound impact it can have on our nervous system, thought patterns, and overall well-being.

The Missing Link to Inner Balance

Proper, deep, therapeutic breathwork is the most potent and influential function your body has when it comes to regulating your nervous system, thought patterns, and bringing your mind, body, and spirit connection into alignment. The best part? This ability is already within you and accessible.

Slowing Down and Accessing Your Body’s Natural Healing

This week, we’re diving into the power of your breath and exploring what happens when you slow down and access your body’s natural way to heal and regulate itself. We’ll walk through six easy-to-use exercises that can be done anywhere, at any time, to help you breathe your way into a calm state, minus everyday stressors and anxiety.

The Biology of Breathing

Did you know that focusing on your breath can change your life? By engaging with your breath, you can impact your autonomic nervous system, brainwaves, and even your thoughts and emotions. Let’s take a quick biology lesson to understand how this works.

Brainwaves and Breathing

There are five main brainwaves: Gamma, Beta, Alpha, Theta, and Delta. Each wave plays a crucial role in our consciousness, perception, and relaxation. By understanding how these waves work, we can harness the power of our breath to create peace and balance in our bodies.

• Gamma Waves: Responsible for heightened perception and consciousness, essential for learning, memory, and processing.
• Beta Waves: Where most of us spend most of our awake time, responsible for attentiveness, thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Alpha Waves: The relaxed state, responsible for present moment awareness, bridging conscious and subconscious thinking.
• Theta Waves: An even deeper state of relaxation, occurring when we daydream, open to new ideas and creativity.
• Delta Waves: Supporting our unconscious bodily functions, attributed to better sleep, immune system function, and overall well-being.

Breathing Exercises for Inner Calm

Now that we’ve explored the biology of breathing, let’s dive into six easy-to-use exercises to help you breathe your way into a calm state:

1. The 365 Method: A simple exercise to get you started with deep breathing.
2. 5-4-3-2-1 Naming the Issue: A exercise to help you focus on the present moment.
3. Stand-up Exercise: A physical exercise to help you relax and breathe deeply.
4. The Relaxing Breath Exercise: A calming exercise to slow down your breath and heart rate.
5. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique: A exercise to release physical tension and promote relaxation.
6. Alternate Nostril Breathing Technique: A ancient technique to balance your breath and calm your mind.

By incorporating these exercises into your daily routine, you can unlock the power of your breath and experience a profound shift in your overall well-being.