Improving our interoceptive capacity is a large part of the "why" of breathwork.
Through the breath there is so much we can get access to and learn about ourselves.
So give this exercise a go and make it your own.
Can you get more intimate with your own internal world and start to feel everything that's happening inside of you?
How to breathe in your day to day live? Focus on the following points:
Nose - when possible breathe in and out through the nose.
Slow - keep a slow breathing rate.
Deep - actively using the diaphragm as opposed to pulling the shoulders upwards. Allow for expansion in all directions.
Less - breathing in less air, reducing the volume of air going into the lungs and allowing for a natural, unforced, break between the exhale and inhale.
This exercises focuses on the natural, dynamic, breathing mechanics.
When you breathe, allow the ribcage, front and back, and the abdominal space to move in all directions.
Our breath is always a reflection of the state of our nervous system, which in turn also regulates our emotions.
This also means we can use the breath to improve our emotional intelligence and stay online, even during the most difficult conversations.
Public speaking is many people's biggest fear and it's actually something I work a lot with in 1:1 sessions.
These breathing techniques might be able to help you for your next talk.
