I always lived my life in a way that was very disconnected from my body, emotions, and anything "feel-y". I was always on the go, hyperactive, reactive, constantly working out, and really always needing a 'high'. Chasing those dopamine hits was something I lived for - it was my coping mechanism and kept me safe from everything I was running from. Because of this lifestyle though, I struggled with anxiety, codependency, lack of self-worth, a lot of anger, and A LOT of emotional baggage. Fast forward five years later, and I couldn't image going a week without a meditation, slow-flow yoga session or sitting in silence by myself without the guilt of 'this isn't enough'.
Nothing changes if nothing changes. If you're looking for a way out.. a way to escape your own thoughts and worries, here's what I've learned: the only way out is to go within.
For me, this started with meditation, gratitude, shifting the relationship I had with my thoughts, and allowing myself to actually feel (and use those feelings as guides). The best way I've found to do this is with breathwork. This one strategy of consciously tuning in, listening to, and altering my breath patterns brought the biggest opportunity to move through stuck energy and better regulate my emotions & anxiety, no matter what life was throwing my way.
SLOW DOWN TO GET AHEAD
In early 2024, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor that had been slowly growing on my brainstem. Not only did these somatic breathwork practices help me get through a time of great physical and mental defeat, it gave me a sense of peace during my journey, & also allowed me to process trauma from the event. So whether you are currently suffering through a life circumstance (big or small), or just feel called to connect deeper with yourself, know you are in the right place.
Society can get noisy, and the overwhelming, never-ending hamster wheel state that we often live in, is slowly killing us. We don't need the latest and greatest gimmick on the market to manage our stress. There is significant evidence that has proven breathwork to be an amazing coping strategy - helping people regulate their mood, stress and anxiety, all from within. But don't take it from me and all the research.. come breathe with me and see for yourself!
this is where breathwork comes in
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