Intentional Breathe

Guided Practices for The Healing Circle by Dr. Ernesha Smith-West

Episode notes

A breath practice built around intention not just slowing down, but choosing what you bring into the next moment. Inhale with purpose, exhale what doesn't belong there. Simple enough to use anywhere, powerful enough to actually shift your state.

πŸ“š Healing Education Library β†’ Series 2: Feel It β€” Session 13: "The Nervous System 101 β€” Why You Can't Think Your Way to Calm" explains why intentional breath works when thinking doesn't.

πŸ“ Resource Vault β†’ RV-23: Five Tools to Regulate in Real Time β€” keep this guide handy for the moments when audio isn't available and you need a written version of this practice.

πŸƒ Movement Library β†’ Quick Mindfulness Exercises: A short mindfulness movement session after this breath anchors the intention in the body before you step back into the day.Β ...Β 

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Keywords
BREATHWORK: REGULATION