Deep Breathing

04/14/21 • 6 min

In this exercise, I’ll share how deep breathing practices can influence your autonomic nervous system by relaxing your body and improving your immune system.

In this exercise, I’ll share how deep breathing practices can influence your autonomic nervous system by relaxing your body and improving your immune system.

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Resting the Mind

Although you cannot always control the mind, you can encourage it to be more at ease. Learning to do this will help you respond rather than react to your thoughts and emotions. This practice gives you the opportunity to train the mind to slow down when it becomes overactive, and helps you practice ease and relaxation instead of perpetuating those difficult mental states.

Script by mindfulnessexercises.com

Song: Origami Voyage

Artist: Mandala Dreams

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Accentuating the Positive

Dr. Rick Hanson, the esteemed psychologist and mindfulness teacher, points out that the brain has a negativity bias. The mind naturally clings to unpleasant experiences in order to “brace” you and protect you from danger. By actively seeking out moments of joy, you encourage the brain to shift that bias. In this exercise, you will work to bring intentional mindfulness to the positive moments of your day.

Special thanks to mindfulnessexercises.com for the beautiful script and Mandala Dreams for the song "Ittekimasu".