This simple breathing exercise which has been seen to lower, stress & anxiety and improve memory & focus, give it a try!
This is a fast, effective, way to get our bodies out of the stress response in real time.
Catherine Wells, Occupational Therapist, show us how to use your breath to initiate a relaxation response in the body.
There are many potential benefits associated with this breathing technique including heightened immunity, enhanced focus and an increase in energy.
Find a quiet spot and take a few minutes to just breathe fully using these three basic principles.
Simple practices integrated into your daily routine can make a significant impact on your overall mood and anxiety levels in just a week!
Fancy finding a way to discover a simple yet scientifically supported way to increase happiness in your life? We spoke with Catherine Wells Occupational Therapist to find out her top tips.
Gain some insight into the realm of somatic practices. Simply put, somatic exercises use the profound connection between our body and our well-being.
The body talks to the brain - we just have to learn the language, try these simple Somatic exercises when your feeling anxious, sad, angry, stress or overthinking.
This is a somatic practice to help with nervous system regulation. You can use this if you feel anxious, scattered or dysregulated.
This exercise was developed by Stanley Rosenberg. It is believed that it stimulates the vagus nerve which in turn, can initiate a relaxation/parasympathetic response.
A great exercise for enhancing vagal tone and initiating the relaxation/parasympathetic response reducing feelings of anxiety and overwhelm.
Try these Vagal Nerve toning activities that you can easily fit into your daily routine. Strengthening your vagal nerve has many benefits including better stress management, emotional regulation, and overall well-being
