104: Releasing Tension with Long Exhales

Learn to release tension with the pranayama practice of long exhales.  Didn’t it feel like we were all holding our breath, living in tension, until the inauguration?  Warnings of danger and violence will grab our “lizard brain” and cause us to do what we normally wouldn’t, like hold our breath.  Long exhales signify a relaxed state, and creating them with pranayama is a great way to move from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest. Fold this into your daily routine and start accumulating benefits right away: Better sleep Better digestion Lower stress response Deeper presence Calmer mood And let me know how it goes! I guide you through it in this week’s podcast, so grab 10 minutes, take a break, and get calm and centered right away. May you breathe easy today and everyday. Let’s meet up on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jessgyoga On Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessgyoga On YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/jessgoulding/videos Check out the classes I offer and explore my resources on my Website: http://www.jessgoulding.com Looking for a qualified expert speaker for your event? http://www.jessgoulding.com/speaking Keep up to date with all upcoming events: http://www.jessgoulding.com/events