Conscious Breathwork for Creatives: A Short Course
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The exercises here have been a lifeline for me since getting my yoga teacher certification almost ten years ago now. They’re simple but easy to forget.
Connect on Insight Timer“Space is the breath of art.” —Frank Lloyd WrightBalance and Calm
When to practice? After reading political news or getting a rejection.
How to practice? Box breathing: Inhale, hold, exhale, and hold for a count of 4 seconds each. The second technique is humming bee breath: Inhale deeply and exhale with a steady humming sensation.
Breath And Emotion
When to practice? When you’re caught in thought loops and trying to sleep.
How to practice? Breathing is a direct line to your nervous system. The 4-7-8 Relaxation Breathing technique comprises inhaling through the nose for 4, holding for 7, and then exhaling through the mouth for 8.
Breath For Energy And Focus
When to practice: Your brain feels like it’s on a hamster wheel, or you need a creative boost and more focus.
How to practice: While faster breathing means more alertness, too much often means stress. This technique raises oxygenation and focus without overstressing the body by focusing on depth and rhythm. We'll do a few rounds of breathwork together, and I recommend practicing in the morning or when you need a little boost of energy.
The original course is on Insight Timer, where I often offer moving meditation and creative resilience classes live. If you find it helpful, please consider subscribing & I’ll know to post more.
xo Jen
