The energizing Breath of Joy is a great way to begin your day!

The strong arm movements deliver an immediate release of pent-up tension, temporarily stimulating the sympathetic nervous system and increasing the level of oxygen in the bloodstream. In combination with the breathwork, this method leaves the mind calm and focused as the parasympathetic nervous system kicks in.

This breathing method counters the shallow chest breathing associated with anxiety as it clears the mind, leaving behind a sense of focus and clarity.  A great way to close your morning breathing session, this practice is the perfect antidote to an afternoon (or anytime of day) slump. Helpful for releasing negative energy as well.

The 5 step Breath of Joy https://www.elizabethborelli.com/breath-of-joy/

  1. Stand with feet hip-distance apart, knees slightly bent, as though you are about to sit down in a chair.
  2. Inhale to 1/3 of your lung capacity through the nostrils as you swing the arms up and straight out in front of you, keeping them parallel until they come to shoulder level.
  3. Continue to inhale to 1/3 capacity as you stretch your arms out to either side in a T position at shoulder level.
  4. Inhale to full capacity and continue to swing the arms straight up over the head, palms facing each other.
  5. Now open your mouth and exhale completely with a loud “ha” while you bend your knees more deeply, sinking into a standing squat swinging the arms back behind you. you can repeat this up to 10 more times as you focus on coordinating the movement of the arms with the movement of the breath, finding your own rhythm.

Breath of Joy can be practiced seated as well.

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  • Elizabeth Borelli, PCC

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    Elizabeth Borelli, PCC combines a BA in psychology, multiple certifications in ICF-accredited life coaching, eCornell plant based nutrition certification and YTT yoga teacher training into a unique mind-body approach to health and wellness. Her popular Breathe Into Breakthrough free workshops are a great way to learn breath-based stress reduction practices in just 10 days, 10 minutes a day, no yoga pants required!  Visit www.ElizabethBorelli.com to learn more Elizabeth is a frequent podcast guest and Thrive Global blogger. Her work has been featured in KTUV Wellness Weds. and MindBodyGreen.  She is the author of Happy Planet Diet – Plant-based Guidelines and Recipes for Healthy Eating on a Budget and founder of Tonic & Bloom, a line of hand-blended, plant-based teas.