In our fast-paced world, finding a moment of calm can feel impossible. But what if I told you that just five minutes of breathwork could help you relieve stress and restore your focus? This simple practice can be done anywhere, making it perfect for busy lives.
Here’s a quick 5-minute breathwork routine:
- Find Your Space: Sit comfortably in a chair or on the floor with a tall spine. Close your eyes if you feel comfortable. Soften your forehead, your eyes, your jaw, and your tongue.
- Deep Breathing: Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of four, allowing your abdomen to be soft and to expand. Relax your shoulders. Hold for a count of four.
- Exhale: Breathe out slowly through your nose for a count of eight, feeling your body relax as you release tension. Inhale again and continue this pattern for 10 rounds.
- Finish: After your last exhale, take a moment to notice how you feel. Observe your face, your body, and your mind. Open your eyes, and return to your day with renewed energy and clarity.
This quick breathwork practice can help you center yourself, reduce anxiety, and improve your focus, making it easier to tackle whatever life throws your way!
Drop me a line if you’d like to learn more or to begin to develop your own personal pranayama breathwork practice, either face-to-face or online.
Join our local breathwork classes in Hong Kong or Clearwater Bay to learn more about these techniques firsthand, or join one of my upcoming online healing breathwork offerings. Drop me a line to find out more.
With love,
Rowena x
