Destress with the Breath Guided Breathing Technique Library
Whatever stress you may be experiencing in your life, it is important to have resources and tools to support you in coping and lessening the detrimental physical and mental effects of it. Taking time to slow down may at first seem counterproductive - but slowing down actually helps you to be more efficient and show up as your highest potential.
Meditation has been touted for all of it's healing benefits but you may find it can be tough to just sit in silence, whether it's that you can't sit still, your mind won't slow down, or you haven't been able to make the time in your schedule. Using breathing techniques as a meditation, coping and balancing skill, and to release stress can give your mind something to focus on and continue to come back to. At the same time, you are experiencing healing of your nervous system, releasing inflammation, increasing connection with yourself, improving cardiovascular health, and more.
If you’re new to breathing techniques, I suggest you start with the first video and make your way through the library in order. From there, take what you need as you need it.
Take a deep breath
What is pranayama?
How can we use our breath to find balance and calm in our mind and body?
Take a deep breath with me..
Calm and Balance
Using the breath to find presence, release stress, and bring more calm and balance into your life. Using a pranayama breathing technique called Sama Vritti which is a balanced equal breath with counting guided by Lauren.
Release Tension
Destress with the breath, releasing tension and anxiety and also great for preparation for rest. Lauren will guide you through a pranayama technique where you will extend the exhale longer than the inhale to soothe your nervous system, and slow down.
Find Peace of Mind
Destress using a breathing technique called box breathing. Easing into it step by step. This is a great technique for calming anxiety. Inhale 4, Pause for 4, exhale for 4, pause for 4 and repeat.
Concentrate and improve energy
Ujjayi breathing improves concentration, connection, and increasing energy levels. It translates to breath of success and victory. You can use this technique through a meditation practice, a physical yoga posture practice, or as a standalone practice.
Calm and Connect Release anxieties
Viloma Pranayama is a breathing technique that is helpful in finding calm, balance, and connection with yourself while releasing anxieties. It translates to against the grain and there are slight pauses in the breath.
Release Agitation, Frustration, and Anxiety
Bhramhari breathing or humming bee breath is a technique that is great for soothing the nervous system by creating a humming sound as you exhale. While you are doing this technique the exhale also becomes longer which is calming too. Be prepared to make some sound.
Relax and Balance
Nadi Shodhana is a technique where you alternate between which nostril you are inhaling and exhaling out through. You will use your hand to control the flow of breath through the nostrils. A grounding and centering practice.
Calm and Cool
This is a lunar, calming, and cooling breath called Chandra Bhedana. It is a variation of alternate nostril (nadi shodhana) but the inhale is only through the left side, and the exhale is only through the right side.
Warm and Energize
This is a solar, warming, and energizing breath. It is a variation of alternate nostril (nadi shodhana) but the inhale is only through the right side, and the exhale is only through the left side.
Energize and Release
Breath of joy is uplifting, energizing, and cleansing. We combine dynamic movement and a strong breath together that creates heat and stimulates circulation. Be prepared to move your body.
Release and Create Space
Lion's breath is a breathing technique designed to help you release and let go of what no longer serves you while creating space for new. If you're having trouble communicating, feeling stuck in a pattern, or pushing things down - this is a great way to let it go.
Workshop
Destress with the Breath and Gentle Stretching 75 min
This is a 75 min workshop style class that is accessible to ALL levels, brand new and experienced you are sure to learn something new and by the end feel calm and balanced. In this class you'll be practicing and learning the what, the why, and the how of 6 different breathing techniques. You'll have the option to be seated, against a wall, or lying down. It's normal to feel aches and pains while seated for an extended period of time, so we will be taking movement breaks where Lauren will be guiding you through poses to ease those sensations, as well as connect deeper with your body and release more tension and stress.