This breathing exercise, the 'Smiling Breath' is based on cadence breathing, where you match the length of your inhale to the length of your exhale. |
Your nervous system is always working on detecting what is physically happening in your body. You can't cheat on your own brain, so let's establish a calming breathing rate first.
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exercise also adds in some movement - as it's known that movement and nature are more helpful than talk therapy alone.
The arm movement here offers a stretch to the tissues that surround your ribcage and diaphragm. |
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Gently encouraging some movement through the fascia that
surrounds your breathing system will allow for decompression, stimulate the vagus nerve, reduce tension. |
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On top of that, we add in a moment of gratitude so this short practice has so much going for it. Do give it a try! |
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This is a perfect morning practice, which feels uplifting and
balancing. It can also be performed seated. Bonus points if you can perform this out in nature and whilst facing a warming sunshine. |
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I hope you grow to enjoy this exercise. |
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Let me know if any of this helps in any way 😁
As usual would love your thoughts. 😀
Have a good weekend.
Paula ❤️x
