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.
Find a quiet spot and take a few minutes to just breathe fully using these three basic principles.
Can you take a couple of minutes now to pause, be still and engage in a short meditation? This meditation utilises the power of breath, soft focus vision and visualisation.
Gain some insight into the realm of somatic practices. Simply put, somatic exercises use the profound connection between our body and our well-being.
Introducing the self-hug, a simple yet incredibly impactful practice that can boost your well-being and foster self-compassion.
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.
Ever wondered how you can have a steady flow of happiness chemicals? Our brain's chemical quartet - Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins (D.O.S.E) - are like nature's own happiness potion.
This is a somatic practice to help with nervous system regulation. You can use this if you feel anxious, scattered or dysregulated.
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
