When we run, dance, hug or laugh we send a very simple and clear message through our whole system: not only am I safe in this moment, I am thriving. The system rewards us by increasing our capacity to engage, share, learn and love.

We can learn to send the same messages through the system in any moment via our breath.

Your nervous system likes it low and slow.

You can do this right now.
It won’t cost a penny.
You don’t even really have to stop what you’re doing.

The first step to optimising your breath is getting conscious to it.

Breathing is a superpower.

It doesn’t have to be fancy, and these principles might help to keep it simple. You can apply them right now/ all the time/ any time. You have nothing to lose and potentially a lot to gain:

  • Breathe through the nose where you can do that comfortably
  • Breathe less; low and slow
  • Work on a longer exhale

Work on practicing three of these extended breaths. I like to hold my stomach with one hand, and lay my other hand gently on my chest.

In this moment you will:

👉🏼Activate the parasympathetic branch of the nervous system (calm)
👉🏼Soothe a busy mind
👉🏼Make an opportunity to respond rather than react in any moment

And for future moments, you will:


👉🏼Reduce blood pressure and muscle tension
👉🏼Improve circulation
👉🏼Send oxygen around the body and brain effectively
👉🏼Detoxify the body
👉🏼Improve rest time and sleep

May you be happy, healthy and safe today.