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The Unexpected Benefits of Breathwork for Sleep
Have you ever woken up from a vivid dream, feeling like you just stepped out of another reality? Or perhaps you struggle to remember your dreams altogether, leaving you with a sense of missing out on a hidden part of yourself. While the world of dreams remains shrouded in mystery, there's a growing body of evidence suggesting that conscious breathing can unlock a deeper connection to our sleep cycles and the realm of dreams.
Connecting with Your Inner Wisdom
Ever feel like you're at a crossroads, unsure of which way to turn? Like there's a whisper of an answer inside you, but you just can't quite hear it? We all have this incredible inner wisdom, a kind of inner compass, that can guide us through life. But sometimes, it gets drowned out by the noise of everyday life.
This inner knowing, your intuition, is like a superpower! It helps you understand yourself better, make choices that feel right, and find a sense of calm amidst the chaos. It's that gut feeling that nudges you in the right direction.
Fun and Easy Breathwork to Children and Toddlers
My daughter, at the tender age of two, had an adorable way of describing breathwork exercises: "Tummy Rides." This endearing term stemmed from a Barefoot Books story about breathwork that we often shared together. It perfectly captured the essence of these practices - a gentle journey of the breath, expanding and contracting the belly like a gentle ride on a wave.
I am Doing This Training Both for Myself and for Others.
Like many people, I did not know what I wanted to be when I was growing up, even after I left school, after university, into my 20s I was just doing things because. I was doing them because I thought they were the right thing to do, I was doing them because others had told me it was what I should do, I was doing things because it was keeping people happy and keeping them off my back from the continuous stream of “what are you doing with your life Chelsea?”