Category: Pranayama

4-7-8 Breathing

Written by: This pranayama has helped me immensely with anxiety.  It’s a very simple breath that can reduce anxiety, help improve sleep, manage cravings, and controlling feelings of anger.   You can practice this by sitting upright or laying down while inhaling for 4 seconds, holding the breath 7 seconds, then exhaling for 8 seconds. 

Practicing Mindfulness During a Pandemic

Written by: Sarah Schoolden There is no secret our planet has risen an immense amount of concern within the past year. We have faced the worst wildfires recorded in history; our oceans are significantly warming up leading to bleaching of the coral reefs – killing off majority of the reefs in our waters; polar ice

Find Your Calm With Animal Breathing Exercises

Written by: Jennifer Schidlow When faced with stress or anxiety, the human body might automatically go into “fight, flight, or freeze” mode. This causes us to take shorter breaths while tensing up the muscles and can actually increase those feelings of stress. It is important to try to be mindful of these changes, in particular

Anxiety is Painful, Nadi Shodhana Can Help

Written by: Ruthie Hanan I know I don’t even need to say it, but boy is it a crazy time.  None of us have ever experienced anything like what our world is currently going through with the coronavirus. Those who have never experienced anxiety are likely to now experience it, and those who have suffered

Bhramari Pranayama

Written by: Ruthie Hanan Bhramari pranayama (also known as bumble bee breath) is one of my favorites to practice.  The idea of this breath exercise is to turn all of your senses from external to internal.  To practice this breath, use your thumbs to block your ears completely while using the other fingers to cover