LIFE IN FOCUS

Breathe in deeply to bring your mind home to your body.  - Thich Nhat Hanh When life feels heavy, overwhelming , stressful or maybe just a little off, connecting to your breath may be the most effective intervention you can do in that moment. By accessing a deep, diaphragmatic breath, your entire internal chemistry can shift.  Breathwork is an ancient practice found in various cultures and traditions, extending from yoga's pranayama to modern therapeutic interventions aptly labeled breathwork. It involves managing the breath through various techniques for the purpose of releasing  stress ; bringing the mind and body to a state of calm and serenity.  Breath awareness is always available to you, whether in times of calm or when experiencing uncertainty, stress or fear.  Many believe that breathwork needs to be connected with meditation and/or   yoga to be helpful. Whereas I am not downplaying the benefits of either as both meditation and yoga involve and focus on the breath and pr