a heart-opening restorative to create space for the breath & feel more connected
The breath is not something we deserve, accomplish, or get.
It's a process we simply allow to happen. We're simply receiving the gift of our breath. Our jobs are to open up more to this awareness of our breath.
As we breathe more deeply and rhythmically, it quells our stress and initiates a neurological relaxation, releasing hormones such as serotonin and oxytocin that not only relax us but help us experience connection, warmth, friendliness, and compassion. This is good for us but it also helps us be more friendly and open with each other — whether this happens in our minds, in our neighborhoods, or through a zoom conversation.
In this short restorative Fish Pose practice, we’ll create space in the heart, so we can connect with the breath and be more present — all in service of offering more compassion and kindness in the world. These are all conditions that will help us feel more connected with ourselves and each other.
If you would like to continue this exploration on the mat, I would like to invite you to join my slow flow & restore series, Roots of Love: Heart Medicine for Hard Times.