Our brains are amazing prediction machines, but sometimes they get stuck in a stressful or anxious fight-or-flight response cycle. We can rewire our nervous systems using the simple practice of belly breathing.
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Resiliency is a core area of focus in integrative wellness coaching. Stress-protective activities combat stress, increase contentment, promote relaxation, and build coping skills.
It can be hard to find the time and space to take care of you when family is invading your space. Here are my five favorite tips for establishing boundaries for self-care.
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A “Three Good Things” gratitude practice supports well-being and builds resilience, which is key to managing stress and anxiety.
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Favorite Lessons from James Nestor’s book Breath
Controlling the breath can have a huge impact on stress and anxiety. It’s the most effective tool I use to manage my own anxiety, and one I teach my wellness coaching clients to use regularly. Here are five fundamentals to get you started.
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The Three-Part Breath, or Yogic Breathing, is an evidence-based way to build resilience. It’s a particularly helpful practice for anxious, shallow breathers.
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The effects of stress, busyness, or overwhelm can leave us feeling lethargic, distracted, and unmotivated. Alternate nostril breathing is an easy way to clear our head and reset for the rest of the day. Try this technique when you want to feel calm and invigorated.
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In James Nestor’s Book Breath, he provides multiple reasons to practice the lost art of breathing. One of my favorite topics is nasal breathing. Here’s why it trumps mouth breathing and some easy recommendations for implementing!
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In James Nestor’s book Breath, he provides multiple recommendations for how we can connect with our breath and improve our overall wellness. One of my favorite recommendations is to use humming. Here’s why that works!
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The “perfect breath,” also known as coherent breathing, is a simple, science-based breathing technique that boosts well-being. This effective tool can be used to manage stress and anxiety – anywhere, anytime. Watch this video to learn about this practice, the benefits, and some helpful tips.
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The physiological sigh consists of a double inhale followed by an extended exhale. New research shows just five-minutes a day is needed to effectively decrease stress and anxiety through this breathwork technique.
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