BREATHWORK

                                          BREATHWORK

Breathwork includes conscious breathing practices to raise our sense of awareness. It reduces anxiety, stress and any form of blocked energy in your system. Meditation is about focusing on the mind, the thoughts and the mental chatters but Breathwork teaches us how to disconnect from our mind and connect to our breath. Breathing consciously can immediately connect you to the present moment. And presence is the real pathway for healing. 

For anyone who struggles from anxiety and chronic stress, it's really essential for them to be aware of their negative thought patterns because negative thoughts, one after another creates these negative feelings and these negative feelings causes negative behaviors. It's a negative loop and we often get stuck in this pattern. In order to break free, the first step is awareness.

Breathwork can really help us in becoming conscious and aware of our own self. And as it is often said, the awareness of the wound is the first step to healing. 

So, the question is how you can start practicing breathwork in your day-to-day life?

 Here's a step-by-step guide:

Find a Comfortable Position: Sit or lie down in a comfortable position. You can sit on a chair with your feet flat on the ground or cross-legged on the floor.

Straighten Your Posture: Sit or stand with a straight spine. This allows for better airflow and encourages deeper breathing.

Relax Your Body: Release tension in your shoulders, neck, and jaw. Close your eyes if you feel comfortable doing so.

Focus on Your Breath: Begin by taking a few natural breaths. Notice the sensation of the breath as it enters and leaves your body.

Deepen Your Breath: Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your diaphragm to expand. Feel your abdomen rise as you fill your lungs with air.

Exhale Completely: Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth or nose. Focus on fully expelling the air from your lungs.

Count Your Breaths: To maintain focus, you can count your breaths. Inhale slowly to a count of four, and then exhale to a count of six or eight. Adjust the counts based on your comfort.

Repeat: Continue this rhythmic breathing pattern for a few minutes. Gradually extend the duration as you become more comfortable with the practice. If your mind starts to wander, gently bring your focus back to your breath. Observe the sensation of the breath, the rise and fall of your chest or abdomen.