This year is only getting more intense, and we may often find ourselves in situations where we feel triggered – especially if we end up in places we didn’t expect to feel threatened in. If you are physically safe, but unable to leave a situation that is causing an unexpected fight/flight/freeze response, try this 3 part breathing exercise. 👃 Inhaling through your nose, breathe deeply to expand your belly. Exhale through your nose and draw your belly button into your spine to let out as much air as possible. 🫁 Take in a second breath through your nose, this time expanding your belly first and then into your ribcage. Let your exhale relax your ribcage first and belly second. 💨 On your third inhale, expand your belly, then ribcage, then through your upper chest/collar bone. Exhale from top to bottom. Slowing your breathing allows your mind to mirror the response, and the wave of motion through your torso is also a soothing experience. For more, give us a follow! Or schedule your intro call with Kristen Crowe (they/she) LPCC, BC-DMT #dancemovementtherapy #yogicbreathing #pranayama #somatictherapy #lgbtqtherapist
@openspacetherapy This year is only getting more intense, and we may often find ourselves in situations where we feel triggered – especially if we end up in places we didn’t expect to feel threatened in. If you are physically safe, but unable to leave a situation that is causing an unexpected fight/flight/freeze response, try this 3 part breathing exercise. 👃 Inhaling through your nose, breathe deeply to expand your belly. Exhale through your nose and draw your belly button into your spine to let out as much air as possible. 🫁 Take in a second breath through your nose, this time expanding your belly first and then into your ribcage. Let your exhale relax your ribcage first and belly second. 💨 On your third inhale, expand your belly, then ribcage, then through your upper chest/collar bone. Exhale from top to bottom. Slowing your breathing allows your mind to mirror the response, and the wave of motion through your torso is also a soothing experience. For more, give us a follow! Or schedule your intro call with Kristen Crowe (they/she) LPCC, BC-DMT #dancemovementtherapy #yogicbreathing #pranayama #somatictherapy #lgbtqtherapist