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Various breathwork techniques have been shown to help balance the autonomic stress-response system, relieve anxiety and other symptoms of stress, and improve sleep. In this breathwork practice we will focus on a long, slow, and steady inhale and a complete exhale.

Use this daily restorative breath work practice to find a quiet mind, and feel centered, balanced, and more connected to the vitality of your life.

Through the 'physiological sigh' breathwork technique, you can quickly reduce your stress and anxiety within minutes.

This simple breath work practice is a 'physiological sigh method' consisting of a breathing pattern of two inhales through the nose followed by an extended exhale through the mouth.

The first breath through the nose is almost to capacity, followed by one more quick nasal inhale that further pop open the air sacks in the lungs. This is followed by an extended exhale. Just one to three cycles of this breathing technique can make a noticeable difference in reducing your stress. It’s as simple as that, and it takes only a few seconds.

When you have a lot on your mind and your body is agitated it is difficult to find rest. If you experience symptoms of stress, anxiety, or depression then falling asleep can be difficult and so too can staying asleep. While sleeping 7-8 hours is important, what is more important is the quality of that sleep. So how do you find rest? What happens if you awake in the middle of the night and can’t go back to sleep because your thoughts are racing?

In this guided meditation you can return to this practice if you need to fall asleep, to prepare for your sleep, or simply to return to sleep.

Welcome to 2024. Another year is here. When we think of a new year it often has a relationship with "new beginnings" and it does because in a way it is a new book of your life. Think of each month as a chapter. How do you plan to fill these next 12 chapters? How do you plan to fill each page as each new day arises?

The start of a new year is fresh and open to possibilities, but so is every moment that we consciously tune in to. Instead of thinking "new year, new you" think of how you can become more aware of each moment as it arises. As an author of your own life, you have the power to choose how you see each circumstance, how you react, and how you let it affect the rest of your days.

While we may wait until the new year arrives to start setting our intentions – the reality is new beginnings happen in the now. So as your new chapter awaits you, know that you start each day with a blank page, every moment you tune in consciously to what is, to how you are present, you can start to find a new beginning waiting for you.

Obstacles are surely going to greet you through the course of your life. Whether it is a minor derail from the path you are on or a huge setback – the ability to persevere with patience and gratitude is a gift and a skill that one can acquire through great reflection and meditation.

In this meditation, you will be guided to observe the current obstacles you face in your life. As you begin to mentally examine each challenge or obstacle that is in your way, a deeper sense of purpose and patience will support you along this journey.

Life has a way of distracting you from the very moment you are in. With so much going on in the world around us and so much going on within our own minds it’s difficult to not get distracted. But sometimes these distractions run so deep that they pull us away from experiencing the emotions that are present.

When emotions are not felt in the body when experienced they can sometimes get lodged there. The issues are in the tissues. We store a lot of emotions in certain areas of our body such as the hips, the neck, and the shoulders.

The next time you notice yourself feeling distracted from the emotions that you feel presently in your body follow this guided meditation to bring yourself into full awareness.

When we learn to consciously relax, we develop the ability to purposefully release unnecessary tension in our body and mind. This creates huge shifts in our well-being. In this guided meditation we will work with the breath to extend the exhale to release stress and turn on the relaxation response. 

People who practice gratitude say they experience more positive emotions, relish good life experiences, enjoy improved health and build strong relationships. In this guided meditation you will find a sense of gratitude deep within. Giving yourself time and space to truly feel gratitude overflowing into your being. 

You can feel a range of emotions in a short amount of time. There are various ways for you to release your emotions such as through meditation, yin-yoga, breath-work practice, journaling, talking, therapy, and exercise. By understanding the range of emotions that you have and the circumstances that brought you to feel a certain way, you will be able to process them in a deeper and more meaningful way.

Surrender is a lifelong journey, a practice that continually returns us to the experience of life, allows us to flow without resistance. The natural state of surrender is about knowing when to do- and when to simply be. Discerning between the doing and being states requires awareness and an ability to tune in to the self that resides within. When we decide to embrace surrender in our lives, we are asked to become more and more discerning of what is within our control and what is not. In this guided meditation you will find a deep state of surrender and then surrender even more.