Wellness Ritual: Beginners Breathwork

Join Wellness Ritual and learn basic beginners breathwork to improve the health of your body and mind, increase flexibility and mobility, and manage stress.

I knew I had to make changes to the start of my day. I was running into a pattern of staying in bed, thinking, hitting snooze, reaching for my phone, and I needed to get out of this pattern. It was affecting my mental health.

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Does this resonate with you?

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Do you look forward to getting out of bed and doing an activity that gives back to you and makes you feel good? Before you start your day and start giving to others, what you need is to give back to yourself - how you start your day determines the rest of your day. It's so important to put yourself first always.

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I made changes mid January by creating a morning ritual of self care, complete 'Me Time' before I started my day.

I feel my body and mind is healthier, my body is more subtle, improved flexibility, improved stress and mobility. I am much more capable at dealing with stressful situations. I feel better.

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If you are more likely to wake up and attend to chores, check emails or go on your phone, I strongly recommend that you change your routine and try something different. See how you feel at the end of your week.

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I started a series of Qi (chi) Gong videos on YouTube, and have started them again - two each morning (4 min each). The difference is amazing.

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1. Don't look at your mobile or check your emails, whatsapp or messages when you wake up!

2. Fresh air and sunlight first!

3. Qi Gong videos - 1 or 2 each morning. 10 videos uploaded in total. I recommend repeating 3 times.

4. Breathwork - beginners guide relaxation and de-stressing breaths.

5. Yoga with Adrienne (20min 'Flow' new series released in January).

6. Meditation to finish.

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I am an advocate for TM meditation. If you are new to TM, reach out to me first. If you know about TM from being with me in the clinic, I recommend a minimum of 20min meditation. I prefer to use unguided meditation and listen to Tibetan style of music. Have a little search around and see what tickles your fancy.

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Then it's time to start your day!

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Please don't be put off with the amount that I shared. 15 or 30min everyday! Even 10min is better than not trying any at all. Key is consistency. 15min daily is better in my opinion than 1 to 2 hours a week as it is programming your body and mind to function more effectively and it will start to listen.

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Stress is managed by incorporating practices to reduce and prevent the onset of overworked and busy lifestyles when practiced daily...

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You feel incredible!! Happy self caring!

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I hope you will enjoy learning this very simple but powerful breathwork sequence together with me.

Watch the video and learn some of the basic breathing styles!

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1st breath - Niyantrit Shwas

It is also called coherent breathing which is great for calming the nervous system, clearing your thoughts and slowing down the heart rate. This is the inhale and release breath where the inhale is less than the exhale.

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2nd breath - Sam Vritti

It is great for calming the mind and creating a sense of balance. This breath belongs to the 'Pranayama breath series' where you follow the pattern of 'onhale - hold - exhale'.

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Box breath

This breathing style asks you to breathe in for the same length of time as you hold your breath and release and hold.

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Step breath - Pratilom

This breathing style means that you are breaking the breath flow where you breathe in 4 times, holding each time, and then releasing your breath.

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Nostril breathing - Anulom Vilom

This breathing style helps to restore balance of the body and mind. Breathe in through one nostril, hold both nostrils, and release through the other side.

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It will take a little time to get used to it but practice regularly and you will see amazing results for your mind, body and overall wellness. If you have any questions, I will be very happy to offer my advice and guide you through the process! Happy self caring!

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Erica

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