Mindful Breathing Meditation

<p>The purpose of mindful breathing is to anchor yourself in the present moment, so you can let go of worrying about the past or the future. Conscious breathing has been shown to reduce anxiety, help with burnout, provide certain types of pain relief, and decrease negative thinking.</p> <p>Deep breathing slows your heart rate, allows the body to take in more oxygen, and ultimately signals the brain to wind down. It also balances your hormones- lowering cortisol levels and increasing the endorphin rush in the body.&nbsp;</p> <p>Breath-work helps put the brakes on acute stress response and diverts the health problems associated with chronic stress. By eliciting the body's relaxation response, deep abdominal breathing helps reduce blood pressure.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thank you for your feedback, suggestions, and support.&nbsp;</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/effortlessmeditation/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/effortlessmeditation/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/effortlessmeditation/support</a>