Name: Longer exhale & ocean breathing
Uploaded: 2022-08-16T14:07:00.000Z
Duration: 10 min
Description: Increase the vagal activity and induce relaxation.

Heather Mason

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About this session

Breath has a profound impact on the nervous system. Elongating the exhalation stimulates the vagus nerve, thereby increasing parasympathetic activity, and providing relaxation in the present moment and into the future. Learn how ocean breathing can support the elongation of the exhalation for this benefit.

It's recommended to practice this for at least 10-15 minutes every day.

If this exercise and breathing exercises in general feels triggering, try the Scent & breathing practices for an additional aspect of a safety scent.

Learn more and take part of all lectures and classes with Heather in the Trauma informed yoga program.

About the instructor

Heather Mason

Heather Mason is the founder of The Minded Institute (in 2009), a leading yoga therapy training organization known for its focus on mental health and empowering yoga and health professionals to integrate yoga therapy into healthcare.

Heather Mason

Heather Mason is the founder of The Minded Institute (in 2009), a leading yoga therapy training organization known for its focus on mental health and empowering yoga and health professionals to integrate yoga therapy into healthcare.