Last time I taught you how to belly breathe. This is also called diaphragmatic breathing. This week I want to teach you the 5 element breaths, Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether. Some of you might know different versions of these breaths from different traditions. I learned these five breaths through the Sufi tradition, but have also added some subtleties of my own from things I have picked up from other traditions and practices. In my opinion there isn't a right or wrong. My

Last time we covered some of the science of why it is important to bring our bodies into it's rest and repair, mode. This week lets talk about how we do that: The Breath. Remember what I said last week: The breath is a bridge between the conscious and the unconscious. It is the vehicle of communication between our mind and our body. Lets talk about belly breathing. Our diaphragm is our primary breathing muscle, and when we breathe with our bellies we are using it how it is me

So what is the big deal about breath? Why do meditation, yoga, and so many more heath and awareness practices emphasize breath? Is stress eating real? What is the science behind it? I am going to answer these questions and more in this 3 post series and give you a three awesome and simple breathing practices to try at home so you can start experiencing the benefits of reduced stress and anxiety, and so many other great benefits that come along with proper breath. Breath is ou