De-stress

The De-stress Breathwork Journey is a relaxing 56 minute breathwork session with five rounds of rhythmic breathing and breath. During this time the parasympathetic nervous system (rest + digest) is stimulated to enable self-healing and relaxation to take place.

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  • 00:00 Relaxation
  • 01:00 First round: Breathing in the nose for 4 secs, out the mouth for 8 secs.
  • 08:00 Second round: Breathing in the nose for 2 secs, out the mouth for 4 secs.
  • 13:24 Out-breath hold: 1 min 30 secs hold then a sip of air in and out then continue out-breath hold for 1 min. Sip of air in and out and continue out-breath hold for another min.
  • 17:00 In-breath hold: 30 sec in-breath hold while pulsing your pelvic floor (the muscles you use to stop yourself from going to the toilet). This is a root lock called the Mula Bandha, 
  • 18:12 Third round: Breathing in the nose for 2 secs, out the mouth for 4 secs.
  • 22:54 Out-breath hold: 1 min 30 secs hold then a sip of air in and out then continue out-breath hold for 1 min. Sip of air in and out and continue out-breath hold for 30 secs.
  • 26:00 In-breath hold: 30 sec in-breath hold while pulsing your pelvic floor.
  • 27:16 Fourth round: Breathing in the nose for 4 secs, out the mouth for 4 secs.
  • 32:28 Out-breath hold: 1 min 30 secs hold then a sip of air in and out then continue out-breath hold for 1 min. Sip of air in and out and continue out-breath hold for 30 secs.
  • 35:30 In-breath hold: 30 sec in-breath hold while pulsing your pelvic floor.
  • 36:50 Fifth round: Breathing in the nose for 2 secs, out the mouth for 2 secs.
  • 38:30 Fifth round: Breathing in the mouth for 0.5 secs, out the mouth for 0.5 secs.
  • 39:42 Out-breath hold (Kevala Kumbhaka): 2 min hold then a sip of air in and out then continue out-breath hold for 1 min. Sip of air in and out and continue out-breath hold for 1 min.
  • 43:30 In-breath hold: 1 min in-breath hold while pulsing your pelvic floor.
  • 45:30 Meditation: 10 mins.

 

During this time the Parasympathetic Nervous System (your rest and digest mode) is stimulated to the max for long, uninterrupted periods of time, where you will experience a beautiful natural "high". By doing this regularly, you accelerate the development of a strong, peaceful, and calm nervous system.

Throughout this journey, you’ll learn how to control your autonomic nervous system. Which is made up of the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight mode) and the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest mode). Once you understand how you can switch on the parasympathetic nervous system through rhythmic breathing you’ll have more control over your body’s response to stress.