Heart focused breathing is a simple yet effective technique used to calm the nervous system, reduce stress and improve emotional well-being. It involves directing your attention to your heart area while maintaining a slow stead breathing pattern.
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It can help to:
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Release physical symptoms of stress
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Stress related palpitations, panic attacks, headaches, migraines, aches and pains etc.
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Increase Heart Coherence
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Regulate Nervous System
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Decrease Stress and Negative Emotions
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Change your response to Fight and Flight and allow Positive Emotions
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Balance Hormones
It is a simple process of focusing on the heart area and slightly slow down your breathing. By doing this it takes you out of your mind of overthinking or anxiety and brings you to the present moment. The heart and brain are also connected, so by focusing on the heart area, it sends signals to the brain and nervous system to calm down.
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​How to practice Heart Focused Breathing
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1. Find a comfortable position to sit or lie down and close your eyes if you feel comfortable doing so.
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2. Focus on your heart area. Gently shift your attention to your heart area. You can place your hand on your chest to help maintain focus.
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3. Inhale slowly through your nose for about 5 second, allowing your belly to expand through your mouth for 5 seconds. Maintain this rhythm, and find a steady pace.
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4. As you inhale and exhale, imaging your breath moving in and out of your heart area. Picture a sense of warmth, light or calmness spreading with each breath.
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5. To enhance the practice, recall a feeling or appreciation, gratitude, or love. This can help create a deeper sense of inner balance.
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6. Practice this for about 3 - 5 minutes or longer if you feel you can. The more regularly you practice, the more benefits you may experience.
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This technique is often used in HeartMath practices and is beneficial for reducing anxiety, improving focus, and enhancing overall emotional resilience.
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Experience the benefits of Heart Focused Breathing with a 4 session package designed to help you regulate stress, enhance emotional balance, and deepen your mind-body connection. Each session builds upon the previous, ensuring you gain confidence in applying these techniques daily.
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