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This pranayama (yogic breath focus) has been studied and found effective for healing and dealing with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
It is very simple, but needs to be practiced regularly for it to be accessible in times of being triggered into a stress response.
The simple method is to inhale to a count of 4 and exhale to a count of 8.
The more complex version is to pick a phrase, mantra or affirmation, and say it 1 or 2 times as you inhale, and 2 or 4 times as you exhale.
Simply put, your exhale is double the amount of time as your inhale.
The inhale is quick and full, and the exhale is slow and controlled, as if you are singing a long note or playing a flute or blowing through a straw.
Jai Lynn McPheron, LMT, E-RYT, is an experienced mindfulness skills instructor and registered yoga teacher. She has over 1,500 hours of training, including certifications from Mindful Yoga Therapy, Warriors at Ease, and Global Family Yoga. She gives clients in-depth training to optimize their breath and energy connections, sharing her extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
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