One of the most effective tools for managing stress is right under your nose! The breath is one of the few automatic functions we have control over; and the benefits of taming the breath are endless. A daily practice of focused deep breathing is one of the best tools for improving health and well-being and is available to us at all times. Harvard Medical School reports that focused, deep respiration can have many benefits, as listed below.

BENEFITS OF A Regular BREATHING PRACTICE:

• Lower blood pressure and heart rate
• Relief from stress, anxiety and depression
• Increased detoxification
• Improved memory and focus
• Heightened metabolism

Ready to get started learning a few simple breathing techniques? One of the best places to start is with our Balancing Breath Exercise. This breathing technique is for anyone who wants to reduce stress and cultivate calm focus even in the middle of the most chaotic moment.  By bringing equilibrium to your in and out-breaths, you can regulate your own nervous system. Try practicing this with Ann, and then explore further on your own. We recommend doing at least one minute of Balancing Breath, but if you only have time for three breaths, it can really make a difference.

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