I am grateful you're here and that we've connected! In this first lesson I teach you the breathwork practice of conscious connected breathing. If you're new to me and this practice please watch this introductory video first before engaging with the shorter breathwork practice.
*If you are/think you may be pregnant or have a severe uncontrolled physical/mental health condition, this practice is strongly NOT recommended.
Chances are you are here because you're curious about breathwork and some of the benefits of this practice.
There are many, many benefits to practicing breathwork!
In this short video I explain my personal why behind practicing breathwork as well as referencing the research from Jame Nestor's book Breath.
This is your introduction to the breathwork technique of conscious connected breathing. In this video I go over the three Rs of the short breathwork practice that I created for you.
The three Rs are:
Remember - I teach you a breathwork technique called conscious connected breathing that I want you to remember later and be able to practice.
Release - The purpose of conscious connected breathing is for you to release emotions. AND you don't need to consciously identify the emotions in order to release them. That is the beauty of this practice!
Rest - Conscious connected breathing is an active breathwork technique. It is very important that you take time to rest after you practice this breathwork technique. The rest provides you with an opportunity to receive the benefits of your practice.
Then, I go over a few things that you may experience during a conscious connected breathing practice.
I highly recommend that you practice this breathwork practice in the morning or mid day. The music along with this practice is energizing!
Here are some tips for engaging in your practice:
Practice in a quiet, safe space where you can relax and be uninterrupted by people or pets.
One of the benefits of you practicing at home, in your own space is that you have the opportunity to make it your own. You get to create a cozy space that will be supportive of your practice. The space where you choose to practice does make a difference in how you show up to this practice.
Breathwork is best practiced on an empty stomach. Be sure to have not eaten for at least two hours before engaging with this practice.
You can practice on the floor on a yoga mat, on your couch, or on your bed. I've found that I prefer a harder surface to practice on. Experiment and see what works best for you!
An eye mask can be helpful if you’re practicing in a bright space depending on personal preference. If you do choose to use an eye mask, it should have a strap around it in order to make it go around your head.
For after the practice you’ll want to have some water nearby as well as a journal (or a piece of paper) and something to write with.
Again you’ll need:
A yoga mat or blanket to lay on.
A blanket to place over you.
A journal or piece of paper and pent to write with.
A water bottle near you for afterwards.
An eye mask to wear during the experience. (Optional)
A pillow for underneath your legs.
My intention is for you to feel a shift within yourself after this short practice. Due to it being shorter than my usual breathwork practices you may need to pay closer attention.
After your practice throughout your day notice:
What do I feel, see, or hear as a result of my breathwork practice?
You may notice both an internal or an external shift.
Please note that due to the rights to the music I have a file with my coaching and no music AND a link to the Spotify playlist to access the music.
If listening to this on a computer you can play both at the same time. Otherwise you can use two devices a phone and an iPad for example to engage with the practice.
Please email me if you have any questions at emily@emboldennowcoaching.com.
Here are five short breathwork practices you can practice in five minutes or less!
Each practice includes a journaling prompt for you to notice the affects of your practice.
Enjoy these transformative practices!
In this lesson I teach you two of my favorite breathwork techniques other than conscious connected breathing of course!
The first one is a five count breath all in and out through the nose. You inhale for the count of five 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and then exhale for the count of five 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. This breathwork technique is great to use to get back into a parasympathetic state if you're feeling stressed or anxious. It's also great to use in bed at night as you're falling asleep. I love this technique because the counting gives my brain a job to do and stops by thoughts!
The second technique is bhastrika or bellows breath. This technique is wonderful to support digestion, energy flow, and reenergizing! See the video for this technique as it's best to get a visual representation of what the practice looks like.