Do Breathing Exercises work? Plus a Guided, Calm Breath Practice

Do Breathing Exercises work? Plus a Guided Breath Practice<br/><br/>In this episode we talk through the importance of breathing and what situations you may or may not want to focus your breath.<br/><br/>Sammy explains how people with anxiety might find it triggering to bring awareness to breathing practices. It is really important to notice if you are feeling anxious before you start a breath practice because it may actually cause you to feel more overwhelmed.<br/><br/>On the flip side, there are lots of beautiful benefits of connecting to the breath. Sammy loves to focus on connecting to the natural rhythm of your breath. By doing this it’s very soothing for the nervous system.<br/><br/>Breathing practices can also take time to be done properly. We want to be able to focus on breathing from our diaphragm, allowing our lungs to expand the most. <br/><br/>Over time, being mindful to your breath practice will enable you to bring your body into a more relaxed state and experience all the benefits.<br/><br/>Some incredible benefits of breath practices are:Calming and soothing for the nervous systemOxygenating your blood which is great for cardiovascular health and your immune systemHelpful for stress management by taking our body out of fight or flight into relaxationHelps your body to go into a rest and digest stateLowers cortisol levelsWe can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:<br/><br/>Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcastElise - @elise.inspiredSammy - @stillwithsammyStill with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/<br/><br/>Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x