Breathwork for Anxiety

This is a 3 minute video with a simple breathing exercise to help reduce anxiety. Connecting with the body by placing hands on the chest and belly helps connect us to our physical selves and the present moment, breathing out as if through a straw helps to slow and smooth the exhale which aids in bringing the parasympathetic nervous system into dominance. Breathing deep into the belly can help to bring the breath out of the chest, which can break an anxiety loop.

I hope this helps, enjoy!

As with all breathwork it is best done with a long spine, so find a seated position on the edge of a chair or seated on a pillow or blanket, with the hips higher than the knees. This way the pelvis can remain neutral and the spine can be free and long.

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