Watch this calming breathwork gif that I created for all of you & remember to breathe. Things are crazy right now, stressful, uncertain, but the one thing you can control is your breath! So take a few moments right now and breathe…long, slow breaths & feel stress melt away, even if it’s only temporary.
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ATTENTION IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HUMANS 🙋🏻♀️
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I get it, I have Lupus, it’s scary out there for us right now, but let’s talk about stress for a second 👇🏽
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Stress is a MONSTER! Stress lowers your immune system, and what you need now more than anything is an immune system that’s going to fight to keep you safe and healthy. Stress free is the way to be. Easier said than done, I know from personal experience, but you have to override that fear in order to remain healthy. The situation we’re in right now is extremely triggering. I’m living through it with you. I don’t want to get sick, and I don’t want any of the drama that comes along with getting sick, mainly the financial burden of being sick. So I get it, but you have to breathe with me to get through this. Move your body. Meditate. Do this with me, develop healthy routines during this challenging time and stay healthy. ⠀
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Meditate, Breathe & Move with me now! We can get through this together 😘
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Social isolation can breed feelings of fear, anxiety, depression & stress! We are social creatures through & through, but all hope is not lost! Technology can be a hero in disguise for situations like the one we’re all in right now. You don’t have to ditch your daily routine, it just might look a little different. Check out the suggestions I’ve put together for you in this blog and save it to reference on days when you want to pull your hair out 😳🙈😂
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You’ve got this 😘❤️
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Check out this simple breathing exercise & feel stress & anxiety melt away in a minute or less!
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This is breathing technique #3. It’s also the final technique of the breathing series we did over the last few weeks. This one is called 10 Count Breathing. You inhale & exhale for the count of 10 & then begin at 1 & start again. This is the 3rd technique I teach new clients. It’s a little more time consuming & requires a little more attention than the others but it’s my absolute favorite! I use this religiously, especially when I can’t sleep or when I have to fly & it works like a charm. Breathing techniques can help you connect body + mind. They are part of my yoga, meditation & mindfulness classes. They’re great for stress, bring oxygen into the body, can help you heal & can teach you so much about yourself, emotionally & physically.
HOW: I’ve posted a tutorial on my IGTV & YouTube.
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You can do this lying down, before or after yoga or exercise, sitting on the couch, in your car, on a walk, at work, anywhere. Breathing techniques are helpful in a pinch; during stressful situations, heavy traffic, when you can’t sleep or are feeling anxious.
Before you begin this breathing meditation start by taking a nice, long, slow, deep breath in through your nose. On your exhale, open your mouth and let it go. Let your exhale be audible, the sound you would make if you were fogging up a window, mirror, or a pair of glasses. A gentle sigh works too, or let it be as loud as you’d like. If you’re in a crowd I’d still like you to do this but it can be quiet, I promise no one will even notice. If it’s accessible to you, you may place your hands on your belly, on your heart, or one hand on your belly and one hand on your heart. It will be nice to feel your breath under your hands, and allows you to move deeper inside of yourself, amplifying the experience. You’ll still get the same benefits if this is not available to you at the moment. As with the placement of your hands, if it’s accessible to you, you may now close your eyes. Whether or not you’re closing your eyes, make sure the face & jaw are relaxed. We hold a lot of stress in our jaws, clenching the jaw together. You may open and close the mouth a few times here, then let the tongue rest gently between the bottom teeth. Allow your shoulders to melt down away from your ears, giving your neck lots of space to release & relax. Then begin your counting exercise.
Inhaling & Exhaling through your nose. Count slowly as follows: (Remember 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi)
🙂Inhale 1, Exhale 2
🙃Inhale 3, Exhale 4
🙂Inhale 5, Exhale 6
🙃Inhale 7, Exhale 8
🙂Inhale 9, Exhale 10
Then begin again at 1 & start again. If at any point you find you’ve wandered off or are at 15 or 20 just start over at 1.
You may repeat this as many times as you’d like, but I would suggest doing this for a minimum of 1-3 minutes. You can set a timer on your phone. The longer and more often you do this exercise the more you’ll feel the benefits, but I can tell you from experience that if you’re in a very stressful situation, or you’re having a panic attack, doing 1 solid round will definitely make you feel less stressed & less anxious. You’ll feel your heart rate decrease, blood pressure will lower, your physical body will feel less tense, your thoughts will slow down. You’ll be pulling yourself out of the fight-or-flight response and into the parasympathetic response, which is much better for your general health & well-being.
NOTE: Not all breathing techniques should be done while driving but the 3 that I’m providing over the next few weeks should be fine. If you find yourself becoming too relaxed, lightheaded, or distracted avoid using them while driving.
BENEFITS:
🌿Improve mental & physical well-being
🌿Promotes deep relaxation
🌿Improves emotional state
🌿Reduce stress & anxiety levels
🌿Can boost immunity
🌿Can help you process emotions & heal emotional pain, grief & trauma
🌿Can reduce the symptoms of chronic pain, depression & PTSD
🌿Help you work through anger issues
🌿Can reduce the symptoms of the emotional effects of illness
🌿Improves energy levels
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Being a survivor of any trauma can be very lonely, scary & confusing. My healing journey was long, it was hard, but I persevered and today I am stronger than ever. I have my bad days, just like the rest of us. I have days when triggers are all around me and I have to dig into my healing toolbox and figure out what’s going to comfort me through my fears and doubts. Resources are EVERYTHING! Talk therapy is fantastic if you find the right therapist and have the means to pay for it. Support groups are incredible but from my experience it can take some time and courage to venture back out into the world. In this blog post I have provided some resources that don’t require you to leave your home if that’s not emotionally accessible to you at the moment. Of course if you’re further along on your healing journey these resources will be incredibly helpful for you as well.
If you have question or need to talk to someone please reach out. I am here for you, you are not alone.
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Some of the books I’ve suggested here are not directly related to trauma, but they’re the books I found to be the most helpful on my healing journey. I hope the’re helpful for you as well.
Please reach out to someone you trust if you’re struggling with a current or past trauma. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I know from personal experience how hard this can be, but I also know that you can heal tremendously with the right support system. You have all the tools you need to survive inside of you, you just need someone to show you where they are and how to utilize them. I’m here to help too, book your free consultation today and start your healing journey now.
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