Episode 131: HOW BREATHING HELPS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

The breath is one of the only functions in the body that is both automatic and within our conscious control, which makes it one of the most accessible tools for shifting the nervous system in any of your yoga classes. This episode breaks down how breathing helps the nervous system, why this matters especially for anxious students, new students, and students in pain, and explains specific breath practices you can start using in your very next class.

I'll discuss:

• The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System, Explained Simply
• The Role of the Vagus Nerve
• Why This Matters for Anxious Students, New Students, and Students in Pain
• Four Breath Practices You Can Use Right Away

Mentioned in the episode:

The Nervous System Toolkit 

If this episode has you thinking about how much breath can do, the Nervous System Toolkit gives you practical, ready-to-use tools for working with the nervous system, including breath-based practices, Yoga Nidra, and 10 Common Yoga Pose Modifications.
 

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