Box Breathing: Anytime Nervous System Reset

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Breathwork can be challenging. It is work after all. This can be especially true if our nervous system is habituated towards a more activated or “fight/flight” response. We may have a disjointed relationship with our breath. Today, we will be walking through a simple, and assesible breathing exercise called Box Breathing. This is a quick 3-minute practice that can be done at any point during your day! This guided practice will walk you through:

• How to gently guide your attention to your breath

• How to work with your breath in a way that calms down the nervous system or activates the parasympathetic nervous system (“rest/digest”)

• How to mindfully notice sensations in your body and breath

Props: For this practice, you’ll need a comfortable, safe space to practice. You can be sitting in a chair, on a couch, or even laying on the ground.

ABOUT YOUR HOLISTIC GUIDE

Dr. Kelly Vincent, Psy.D. is passionate about treating the WHOLE person. She believes that mental and emotional struggles not only reside within the mind but also in the body. She intends to create a safe, supportive, and calming environment for you to feel a sense of relief and release while building insight and adaptive coping tools to utilize in your day-to-day better to manage the intensity and frequency of your experience. Dr. Vincent is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, a trained gentle and restorative yoga teacher, and owner of Nourished Wellness Group.

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