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 by Building Breath Awareness.

Explore more on the blogpost: Three Everyday Conscious Breath Exercises

Feeling out of balance? Try Balancing the Breath! By bringing equilibrium to your in and out-breaths, you can regulate your own nervous system.

Explore more on the blogpost: Thoughts on Finding Balance.

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