Even if you’re not attempting to master a particular technique, Little says that we can all improve the regulation of our nervous systems simply by spending a small amount of time focusing on adjusting our everyday breathing. “Breathe gently through your nose and into the belly, it should be quiet and soft and slow,” she says. “This will change your life immediately for the better, and because you breathe so often, it is a practice that will take effect quickly.”
Whether you’re an overthinker, prone to anxious feelings, or simply weighed down by the pressures of work or family, breathwork represents a toolkit which we can all use to handle the stresses of life more acutely.
