Breathe in, breathe out. 

Seems so easy that we don’t even have to think about it, right? 

Maybe not. 

Studies show that roughly 60 to 80% of us are breathing way shorter and shallower than we’re meant to be. 

Rather than breathing into our diaphragms and expanding our bellies, most of us are breathing into our upper chests. 

Short, shallow breathing activates our sympathetic nervous system, which regulates bodily functions such as blood pressure and heart rate.

This system also triggers our fight-or-flight response. 

This means that shallow breathing can actually keep us in a perpetual state of stress. 

So, how do we fix it? 

Start by finding a comfortable position either sitting up or lying down. 

Pay attention to how you’re breathing while trying not to change it. 

Now switch to breathing deeply. As you inhale into your diaphragm, your belly should expand out — like a balloon. 

This helps shift the nervous system into a calmer response. 

Notice how this technique feels in your body. 

As you slowly exhale, your body should gently relax and draw in. 

Continue deep breathing for a few minutes, resting your hand on your stomach to track how it moves with your breathing. 

Picture the air you breathe bringing peace into your body. 

Then picture the air you exhale taking your tension and anxiety along with it. 

Keep doing this for as long as desired, and repeat the technique regularly to improve your mood and reduce stress.

We hope that you found this informative, and if you’d like more info on breathwork, or are in need of additional wellness tips, feel free to reply to this email or give us a call to get in touch :)