Breathwork for Anxiety, Insomnia
and Stress
Length: 10 Minutes
About the Practice:
I don’t know about you, but in moments of anxiety and overwhelm, the worst part for me is feeling powerless.
It can feel like a big wave of panic is coming, and there’s nothing to do to stop it.
This often spirals into even more anxiety, as I anticipate the moment when the Real Anxiety will crash.
This can happen with insomnia, overwhelm, big stress, or general frazzledness — as soon as you realize it’s happening, it feels worse.
These moments are made for breathwork — specifically, extended exhalation.
(More explanation on how this works in the video above.)
How To Do Extended Exhalation
Take a moment to notice your natural breath.
Take a comfortably deep breath in.
Allow a long, slow, and complete exhale.
Continue with this same pattern, allowing your exhale to be longer than (up to 2x) your inhale.
You can use as a simple 1-minute reset anytime, or practice for 5+ minutes.