Week One - Introduction
Week one is full of tips on how to maximise your weekly practice and gives you a gentle introduction to your personal breathwork practice.
In Week One you will:
understand how to create space for your daily practice in your physical home, your diary and your job list.
be re-introduced to your diaphragm - your greatest ally in breath work.
practice a 4-part breath
enjoy a delicious 20 minute guided relaxation
learn the importance of closing your session well.
Take time to sit and watch the videos below. They are your step by step guide, in easy-to-digest sizes, to take you through the next 6 weeks with ease and grace.
Good luck! I know you’ve got this.
Getting started.
Before we begin, let’s get clear on how to create a space in your home and your schedule for your daily practice. This might be the most crucial ingredient for success over the next 6 weeks. Make space.
After that, we’ll take our first step into understanding how the body works when we breath. Enjoy!
The 4-Part Breath.
Most of us think of the breath as a 2-part practice - the inhalation and the exhalation.
This next video will teach you all about the 4 part breath and why it is so important.
Wrapping It Up
Closing your practice allows you to take the most nourishment and restoration possible from the work you’ve done. The guided relaxation is there to help you feel super calm, and if you are really keen to fully feel the benefit of the Observer mindset that breath work gives you access to, I highly recommend closing with some reflective journaling.
WORKSHEET FOR WEEK ONE
Preparation
Create a calm space for your practice in your home and in your day.
Schedule
Once a day, preferably in the morning.
Practice
The 4-Stage Breath with optional guided relaxation to follow.
Journaling prompts.
What do you notice as you practice? Where do you feel sensation in your body? What words would you use to describe the feeling?