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(Quick Relaxation Tip #1) When Stress Becomes Too Much…

(Quick Relaxation Tip #1) When Stress Becomes Too Much…

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When you feel frazzled, wound up, completely overwhelmed with work and when stress becomes too much, this is the ideal opportunity to look at the way you are breathing.

When Stress Becomes Too Much
When Stress Becomes Too Much… Just Breathe

You can use yoga breathing exercises to help you overcome your worries and anxieties, regain your focus, and recharge your batteries when work pressures are getting on top of you.

Relaxation Tip: When Stress becomes Too Much… Practice yoga breathing

Try this easy yoga breathing exercise anytime you feel overwhelmed and stressed:

  1. Stop what you are doing;
  2. Lower your shoulders and lengthen your neck;
  3. Take a slow steady deep breath in through your nose for a count of 1 … 2 … 3 …
  4. And slowly breathe out, through your nose, again for a count of 1 … 2 … 3 ….
  5. Repeat this breathing cycle for three to five rounds.

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[Video] Easy Yoga Breathing Technique For Stress Relief & Anxiety

[Video] Easy Yoga Breathing Technique For Stress Relief & Anxiety

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In today’s vlog, I’d like to share with you, an easy yoga breathing technique you can do to help you quickly switch from feeling anxious to feeling calmer and more in control of your situation.

As you know, I am a huge fan of using yoga breathing exercises to help you deal with anxiety, reduce stress and find time to relax and unwind.

Once you feel calm, it is easier for you to feel confident, face your fears and have a more balanced view of your circumstances.

Click here to find out more about the alternate nostril breathing exercise.

And, then have a look at the video below where I share an easy version of this breathing technique.

Practice the breathing exercise and let me know how you feel afterward in the comments below.

Until next time, stay blessed and keep taking time to look after yourself.


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{Quick Tip} How to stay calm when under pressure

{Quick Tip} How to stay calm when under pressure

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Here is a super quick tip to help you stay calm when under pressure.

Quick Tip: Breath.

Yep. That’s it.

It is that simple.

Studies have shown that deep breathing, especially when you feel under pressure helps to negate the “fight or flight” response and, being calm is a skill you can learn.

how to be calm
How to be calm when under pressure

Like any skill, the more you practice being “calm” the easier it becomes for you to return to that state, especially when your thoughts are racing as you try to make sense of a stressful situation.

So, as Swami Sivananda says “An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory”, let’s practice a simple breathing exercise to help you relax, refocus and regain your composure.

Practice this simple breathing exercise to stay calm when under pressure

Take a moment, right now as you read these words to:

  • Take a deep breath in through your nose, softly open your mouth and breathe out.
  • Do that again, this time with more vigour, really go for it!
  • Take the biggest, baddest in-breath you have ever taken in through your nose and as you breathe out, make it the biggest, baddest exhale you have ever taken!

Don’t you feel better?

Action Step:

Repeat this simple breathing practice five times and you’ll soon be smiling, have a steady heart and feel satisfied with the world.

And, if you want more tips and simple techniques to reduce stress, relax and feel better, subscribe to my list and receive your free guide on 3 ways to soothe away your stress and find your calm.

Be well and thank you.

Ntathu xxx

Guided Breathing Meditation For Beginners (2 minute vlog)

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Bless you dear gentle friends and welcome to my blog. I pray you are well and in good health. Today’s vlog is a two minute Guided Morning Breathing Meditation For Beginners which I recorded earlier on during the week.

As you know I’m exploring and getting used to recording and using videos as part of my blog. It’s great fun and I’m enjoying the process. I’m very much in the baby stages of video recording and setting up my YouTube channel so please bear with me as I’m finding it a very steep learning curve.

Today’s post is an introduction to test the waters of a new series of blog posts I want to write to help you set up a daily morning meditation and yoga practice as part of your desire to live a healthier lifestyle. You can also view this 2 minute guided breathing meditation here on my YouTube Channel.

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Alternate Nostril Breathing- A Yoga Breathing Exercise To Feel Calm And Avoid Exhaustion

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Blessed dear friends, welcome to “the calmest space online!” May your heart be filled with joy and love as you go through your day. Today’s post focuses on a popular yoga breathing exercise , Alternate Nostril Breathing and how you can use this practice to strengthen your body and calm and balance your mind.

Breathe and take-time out for yourself
Breathe and Take Time Out For YourSelf

Alternate Nostril Breathing, also known by its Sanskrit name Anuloma Viloma, is one of my favourite yoga breathing exercises and forms one of the pillars of my unfolding “Surrender to Love” philosophy. [Read more…] about Alternate Nostril Breathing- A Yoga Breathing Exercise To Feel Calm And Avoid Exhaustion

Breathing Exercises for Busy Women: 3 Reasons To Learn How To Breathe Correctly

Breathing Exercises for Busy Women: 3 Reasons To Learn How To Breathe Correctly

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Welcome and Thank You for visiting my blog. I trust you are healthy and well.
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If your life is anything like mine, it is full. As a busy mum and entrepreneur our days are packed with multiply things to do.

Have you ever woken up, troubled and anxious as your mind runs through the list of things you have to do that day?


“let it all out…”

Perhaps you have given up even trying to keep a to-do list as you never have the time, or energy to write one out!

In your mind your first priority is to care for your children and family, yet it feels like you spend 80% of your time chasing your tail as you juggle the various demands on your time from work and growing your business.
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3 Yoga Breathing Exercises To Help You Get A Good Night’s Sleep

3 Yoga Breathing Exercises To Help You Get A Good Night’s Sleep

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Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Have you ever awakened feeling troubled and exhausted from lack of sleep? Or laid awake, lying on your back, your mind racing as you ponder the “How’s and whys of events going on in your life? [Read more…] about 3 Yoga Breathing Exercises To Help You Get A Good Night’s Sleep