Did you know that your breath is intimately connected to your mental state? (If you suffer from anxiety, then I’m sure you do – often the breath gets fast and shallow during time of stress and anxiety)

The good news is, it works the other way round too…by controlling and slowing down the breath (particularly the exhalation) we can also calm the mind.

The simple technique in this video can help to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and switch off the stress response, helping you to feel more calm, present and in control. This is a great tool to use during times of acute anxiety as well as sporadically throughout your day to release built-up stress and tension.

So take 10 minutes, find a comfortable position, hit PLAY and enjoy!

And in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you –  how did you go? Did you find this technique helpful?

And if you know someone suffering from anxiety right now, show you care and share this video with them <3