Reset With the Physiological Sigh: A Daily Breathwork Routine

your body performs a physiological sigh about once every five minutes all on its own in our last daily reset we worked with finding a steady rhythm today we're going to consciously use the breath your body already knows is the fastest way to release tension this is the physiological sigh it's simple two inhales through the nose followed by one long exhale through the mouth the first inhale is deep the second is a smaller sip right at the top to fill the lungs completely then you let it all go

find a comfortable posture seated or lying down allow your eyes to close or soften your gaze toward the floor we'll do a few rounds together let's begin a deep inhale through the nose and at the very top sneak in one more sip of air now a long slow exhale through your mouth letting it all go again deep breath in through the nose

another little sip of air and release a long full sigh out feel your shoulders drop away from your ears let's do one more deep inhale to top it off and a slow controlled exhale longer this time emptying completely now just return to your natural breath no effort simply observing noticing the quiet that follows the release the space you've created in your body and in your mind with just three breaths

notice the feeling in your chest the softness in your jaw this tool is always with you one breath can reset your entire state use it