Breathwork

Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Lower Blood Pressure & Heart Rate

Improve Focus & Energy

Support Better Sleep

Enhance Lung Function

Boost Immune Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breathing exercises are simple, accessible, and can be practiced anywhere making them a practical tool for managing daily challenges and improving overall health.  Breathwork triggers the body's relaxation response and improves both physical and mental health. 

 

 

 

Candle Breaths

Use this method to manage stress and promote relaxation. 

1. Imagine a candle in front of you.  

2. Take a deep inhale and slowly as if you are smelling a flower.

3. Exhale slowly and controlled through the mouth as if you are gently blowing out the candle. 

How Candle Breaths Help Reduce Stress & Promote Better Sleep

This breathing technique helps to:

  • Activate the Parasympathetic Nervous System
  • Reduce Cortisol Levels
  • Promote Mindfulness
  • Improve Emotional Regulation
  • Support Better Sleep

Practicing candle breaths can lower cortisol by up to 20% in just a few minutes.  Cortisol is the body's stress hormone.  This method of breathing engages the body's relaxation response, helping to slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure counteracting the stress response.

The visualization of smelling flowers and blowing out a candle helps to anchor your attention to the present moment.   This reduces anxious thoughts and promotes calm within the body and mind. By focusing on a visual anchor such as the flame of a candle trains your mind to block out distractions and sustain attention for longer periods of time.

Candle breaths can be used at any time throughout the day when feelings of overwhelm flood your mind.  They can be particularly helpful before bedtime to promote better sleep.  By calming the mind and body, candle breaths can help ease the transition to sleep and improve sleep quality.