a heart-opening restorative to create space for the breath, reduce stress, & feel more connected
The breath is not something we deserve, accomplish, or achieve.
Our breath is a process we simply allow to happen. We're receiving the gift of our breath. Our jobs are to open up more to this awareness of our breath. Our role isn’t to control it, but rather to open to its presence.
When we allow our breath to deepen and find rhythm, our nervous system shifts. Stress signals quiet down. Relaxation hormones like serotonin and oxytocin rise. These biological responses not only soothe us, they create the conditions for connection, warmth, and compassion. This allows us to be more friendly and open with each other, whether this happens in our own minds, in our relationships, and our communities, rippling out to the world around us.
Fish Pose: A Gentle Way to Release Stress and Invite Compassion
In this short restorative Fish Pose practice, we’ll create space in the heart, so we can connect with the breath and be more present — all in service of offering more compassion and kindness in the world. These are all conditions that will help us feel more connected with ourselves and each other.
