Your breath is your gateway to your nervous system.

If you ever feel stressed, overwhelmed, or not at ease, you are likely in fight-or-flight.

An easy technique that will bring you out of fight-or-flight and into a sense of calm is slow-paced breathing.

It can be overwhelming to try to sit quietly for minutes at a time when you're used to the constant busyness and distraction of your daily life.⁣ A typical response is to first feel anxiety and then to feel boredom (YES, this is shown in studies!)⁣

Starting with these 5 basic and easily accomplished skills can help you begin to quiet your mind with very little effort and build your confidence that YES, you can meditate, if that's something you want to work toward.⁣

Learn 4 benefits of practicing breath awareness and why it helps you to feel better and to enjoy more calm.

The fastest way to experience calm is by noticing the breath. Here's a quick 2-minute practice.

Paced breathing has proven health benefits. Learn how here.