The Body Holds Trauma

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Here is a simple breathing technique that you can do anywhere, anytime to help regulate your nervous system in stressful times.
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"Here is a simple technique that you can do anywhere, anytime to help regulate your nervous system in stressful times. But a regular practice will improve your nervous system"s resiliency so you can recover from stress faster as well.
Bring your awareness to the area of your heart.
Imagine that you are breathing in and out through your heart.
Breathe longer and deeper than usual.
The optimal timing is five seconds for the inhale and five seconds for the exhale but you should do whatever is comfortable."

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