Most of us take around 20,000 breaths a day without noticing a single one. When life gets busy, those breaths get faster and shallower, and our bodies quietly read that as a signal that something is wrong.
The good news is that the relationship works both ways. Change how you breathe, and within a few minutes you can change how you feel.
What happens when you slow down
Long, steady exhales activate the parasympathetic nervous system, the part responsible for rest and digestion. Your heart rate eases, your shoulders drop, and your mind has room to settle.
Bring it into your week
If you’d like guidance, join us for Lunchtime Breathwork or close your week with Sunday’s Sound Bath. Your first class is always on us.
Written by
Maya Collins
Teacher at Stillhaus. Writes about breath, rest and slow practice for the Sunday journal.
