How to use your breath to connect with your body and help you focus.

Before each session with a client, I ask that we take a moment to center ourselves. I’ll often do three breaths – composed of an inhale through the nose to the count of three, followed by an exhale through the mouth to the count of six. This simple breathing exercise feels good, and helps shifts the energy. 

Try it now. Inhale through your nose for a count of three, and exhale through your mouth for a count of six. Repeat a few times. 

Breathing this way is something that you can do to help you reconnect with your body and shift your focus from what was going on before, to what is going on right now.

If you’re feeling scattered and all over the place, pause and take a few minutes to do this breathing exercise. This small pause will help you create a sense of calm and peacefulness. Then you’ll be ready to explore what is in front of you and focus on what is required of you. 

I think of this breath-filled pause a bit like drawing a circle on the ground, then stepping into it, abracadabra. You are ready to work your magic.