yoga tip of the month

One Minute Stress Buster ~ Deep Breathing

When we feel threatened, we often breathe from the upper chest which can perpetuate our fight or flight response. Shifting to diaphragmatic breathing can make a real difference in how you feel and manage your stress. Try this simple strategy:

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• Find a comfortable seated position.

• Take a deep breath in through the nose, allowing the abdomen to expand fully.

• Hold the breath in for 2-3 seconds.

• Let the breath out through the mouth all at once (with a sigh if you want).

• As you exhale, relax your face, jaw, and shoulders. Think calm...

• Repeat 8-10 rounds of your breath.

• Let your natural breathing resume and notice how you feel.