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Step 1: Breathe – The Foundation of Life

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Updated: Nov 18, 2024

Breath is your most essential tool for presence and resilience. In this step, we focus on the power of intentional breathing to calm the mind, center the body, and create connection. By learning to breathe fully and mindfully, you can manage stress, improve focus, and find balance in any moment. Your breath is your anchor—use it to create peace and strength in your life.
Your breath is your anchor to peace and strength.

Breathing is our greatest power. It's within us, for us—it is us. In every moment of life, breath carries us. Yet, many of us overlook this simple act, especially when overwhelmed by treatments that didn’t work or exhausted from being pulled in too many directions. Breathing is the first and most crucial step to grounding ourselves in the present, laying the foundation for all other steps to follow.


Through this step, you will explore the power of the breath in a way that feels curated just for you. With simple awareness and breathing techniques, you'll reconnect with the essence of who you are and begin to nurture your body's natural ability to heal and thrive.


The Power of Breath: A Lifelong Companion

Breathing is life. It’s not just a function; it’s our connection to the world around us and within us. When we breathe deeply and mindfully, we send signals of safety to our body and mind, reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Unlike other practices, breathwork is always with you—ready to empower you at any moment.


Did you know? Oxygenating your cells through deep breathing can enhance mental clarity, reduce fatigue, and support overall physical health. This foundational practice can make a world of difference, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands.


The Breathwork Experience

Join us in this journey through breathwork. Whether in-studio, online, or through our facilitator program, we offer a personalized experience designed to meet you wherever you are. With breathwork, you’re not just learning to breathe—you’re learning to live more fully.


Try this simple exercise: Find a comfortable seat, close your eyes, and take a deep breath in through your nose. Feel your lungs expand, holding the breath for a moment. Slowly exhale through your mouth, releasing tension. Repeat this process three more times, noticing how each breath brings you back to a place of calm and centeredness.


Oxygenate Your Cells: The Benefits of Deep Breathing

When we breathe deeply, we fill our lungs to their full capacity, allowing the rib cage to expand. This increases oxygen intake, nourishing every cell in our body. More oxygen means more energy, improved circulation, and an overall boost to our vitality.


Before and After Movement: In Step 4 (Move), we revisit the breath. Taking a few deep breaths before physical activity energizes the body, preparing it for movement. After exercise, deep breathing helps bring the body back to a restful state.


Dangers of Shallow Breathing & Toxic Air

Shallow breathing limits oxygen intake and can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, and weakened immunity. Moreover, the quality of the air we breathe is crucial. Exposure to smoke, chemicals, and harsh household cleaners forces the body to work harder to detoxify.

What can you do? Protect your air. Opt for natural alternatives like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils instead of harsh chemicals. Ventilate your space and consider investing in an air purifier.


Types of Breathwork

Breathwork is not about rest; it’s about working through the breath to find rest. Here are a few techniques we practice:

  • Breathing: A deep, rhythmic pattern that promotes emotional release and self-discovery.

  • Breath Holds: Holding the breath for short periods to increase lung capacity and calm the nervous system.

  • Nasal Breathing: Inhaling and exhaling through the nose to filter the air and regulate the breath.

  • Box Breathing (4-7-8): Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 7, and exhale for 8 to reduce stress and increase focus.

  • Breath of Life: Our signature guided breathwork sessions tailored to your unique needs.


Grounding Through Breath

Breathwork is deeply connected with grounding. By practicing mindful breathing, you reconnect with your root, establishing a sense of safety and security. Combined with earthing or grounding (walking barefoot on the earth), the effects can be profound. In live blood analysis, grounding for 10-15 minutes has shown significant improvements in blood cell activity and flow.


Affirmations & Wisdom

  • Chakra: Root Chakra (Muladhara)

  • Color: Red

  • Affirmation: "I am grounded, safe, and secure."

  • Heavenly Virtue: Diligence (opposing the sin of Sloth)

  • Maxim of Equity: "Equity acts in personam."

  • Law of Energy: "Energy flows where attention goes."


These elements reinforce the idea that through conscious breathing, you harness your power and direct your energy toward what truly matters.


A Final Word

Breathing is the foundation that prepares you for all the other steps. It’s free, accessible, and life-changing. Take this seriously, as if your life depends on it—because it does.


Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join us for breathwork sessions in-studio, online, or explore our facilitator program to share this powerful practice with others. Connect with us to start your journey toward a life of balance, clarity, and empowerment.


Breathe deeply. Live fully.


 

For more information, to join an in-studio or online breath class, or to join the waitlist for guided breathwork recordings, please reach out here: [Link to Form].

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