Healing Modalities, Box Breathe Technique, and Aromatherapy

Today's episode I focus on two healing modalities I use to help with stress, anxiety, and to relax my mind and brain at night. Box Breathing. My favorite technique and the one I do most often. Inhale through your nose for a count of 5-10, hold breathe same count, exhale through nose same count, hold breathe again at the bottom and repeat. Repeat for 2-5 minutes. Benefits of box breathing: According to the Mayo Clinic, there’s sufficient evidence that intentional deep breathing can actually calm and regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS). This system regulates involuntary body functions such as temperature. It can lower blood pressure and provide an almost immediate sense of calm. The slow holding of breath allows CO2 to build up in the blood. An increased blood CO2 enhances the cardio-inhibitory response of the vagus nerve when you exhale and stimulates your parasympathetic system. This produces a calm and relaxed feeling in the mind and body. Box breathing can reduce stress and improve your mood. That makes it an exceptional treatment for conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. Aromatherapy has been around for centuries but only becoming more mainstream in the past few years. I use Young Living Essential Oils and absolutely love the company and everything they stand for with their farming and only putting out pure essential oils and no fillers or anything synthetic in them. If you like this episode please share it. Make sure you are subscribed to my channel. Leave a rating and review. nikkiyogaandwellness.com www.instagram.com/fitfunandfrazzled www.instagram.com/nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness