Deep breathing can regulate our nervous systems and help us calm down. Here’s a simple breathing prompt that was shown to effectively teach kids to slow breathe. You don’t have to be a child for this to work for you, too!
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Movement is a great way to decrease stress, manage anxiety, and improve resilience. Research shows yoga specifically, can help with anxiety. Here are a few pointers to help you start incorporating yoga into your movement routine.
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The five-finger breathing technique is an effective way to decrease stress and manage anxiety. This mindful breathing practice works quickly and is easy to learn, even for kids!
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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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Another study proves it: Movement is key to stress and anxiety management! Exercise does more to decrease stress and relieve anxiety than medication. Here are a few pointers to get started.
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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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