Navigating grief and trauma with practical tools and resources

Breathwork

Why consider breathwork?

Intense emotional and physical responses to grief and trauma may cause rapid, shallow breathing, which takes place high in the chest. This can heighten physiological reactions of anxiety, panic, and feelings of suffocation. In contrast, deep, slow, regulated breathing from the abdomen (“belly breathing” or “diaphragmatic breathing”) can help calm the mind and relax the body. Experts in meditation, instructors at yoga studios, nurses in birthing centers, and therapists in session all incorporate breathwork to regulate the body. Any time of day or night, breath is a natural healing tool accessible to all.