17/09/2025
Hā ki roto Hā ki waho.
Breathe in Breathe out.
Awareness of your breath brings a connection to your whole, especially to your emotional and mental states.
Noticing different breathing patterns linked to different emotional states. This awareness allows you to consciously change your breathing to influence your emotions.
It creates space to respond to difficult situations. It can help you stay grounded in the present moment.
When exhaling your breath make sure it's prolonged, this will activate the vagus nerve the key pathway to the parasympathetic nervous system or known as the "rest and digest" part of your nervous system, responsible for slowing down your heart rate and promoting relaxation. This can help shift the body from being in a "fight or fight" sympathetic state. So this is your sign to take notice of your breath.
Inhaling for 1 2 3 4, Holding your breath for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7, Exhaling for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.
Remember to breathe. Deeply and slowly.
Kimi Ora self care tip of the week 💚