Calming Exercise: Belly Breaths

Dec 14

Written By Donette Morris

The belly breath! Timeless, wildly effective and a tool you have available to you in every moment.

The key is to remember to utilize it.

Let’s begin:

Close your eyes.
Take a deep breath in through your nose.
Focus your attention on getting your breath as far down into your belly as possible. Putting your hand on your belly as you inhale can help you visualize moving the breath deeper.
Hold the breath for as long as you can and then exhale fully through the mouth with an audible “hah” sound.
Repeat as often and as many times as possible.

Doing this practice regularly will help oxygenate your cells, calm your mood and release any stored tension in the throat chakra ( 5th energy center) which governs the thyroid, jaw, neck, mouth, tongue and larynx. Clearing this energy center will set the stage for more authentic self expression.