7 Minute Yoga Breathing Practice for Self-Care.

Extended Exhale breathing promotes a physiological response of rest and recovery. Consciously increasing the duration of the exhale calms the mind and sends a signal to stress hormones in your blood stream to dissipate; this promotes parasympathetic nervous system dominance and induces what is known as the "Relaxation Response."

The most common approach is to double the inhale count on the exhale; breath should be smooth, calm, even and without sound. Head to the button below for a FREE AUDIO GUIDED PRACTICE that uses a 4 could inhale and an 8 count exhale. Enjoy your 7 minutes of self-care!