Calming Breathwork Practice For Staff Meetings

This short breath work practice will help us reset and refocus in preparation for this meeting.

Settle into a comfortable straight position,

Ears above shoulders,

Shoulders above hips,

One hand on your chest and the other on your belly.

Close your eyes or you may choose to soften your gaze and lower your focus to the floor.

Mouth is closed and we're breathing in and out of the nose if this is comfortable for you.

Place your attention on your breath.

Can you notice the slightly cooler air entering your nostrils as you inhale and the slightly warmer air leaving your nostrils as you exhale?

Can you encourage your breath to move lower or into your belly?

Are you able to bring some softness and gentleness to your breath and head towards a softer slower breath?

Are you able to gently lengthen the exhale taking your time to release each exhale?

Making each exhale a little longer.

Breathing in and out the nose,

Slow in speed and low in the body helps calm our nervous system and settle the mind.

Release all control of your breathing and let your breath settle.

In a moment a bell will signal the end of this practice.

Try and keep your eyes closed until the sound ceases.

When you're ready you might like to gently blink your eyes open bringing your attention back to the room.