Conscious Breathing: Extend Your Exhale

Season 1 Episode 39Escape overwhelm and help calm the body with this breathing exercise focused on a long extended exhale. We'll inhale for a count of 2, pause for 2, exhale for 4, pause for 2 to 4 and repeat. The extended exhalation is meant to stimulate the vagus nerve and studies show stimulating the vagus nerve can send a message to your body that it's time to relax and de-stress. Sound refreshing? May you breathe to relax and rest in these words today: God’s spirit made me; the Almighty’s breath enlivens me. - Job 33:4 CEBSend us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!