Breath practices that speak directly to the nervous system, some brake, some wake, some find the middle. All can be done sitting, in five minutes or less.
✦ Gentle safety ✦
Breathwork is powerful. It does not replace medical treatment.
If you get dizzy or feel pins and needles, stop immediately and breathe completely normally.
If you are pregnant, or have epilepsy, heart or circulatory problems, panic disorder or low blood pressure, start with the very gentlest ones (the sighing exhale, coherent breathing), and avoid the strong energising practices and long breath holds. Ask your doctor if you are in any doubt.
All practices are done sitting or lying down, never in water and never behind the wheel.