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Welcome to Day 9 of Alaskan Mindful Breathing
Did you know that we take about 23,000 breaths a day? That’s right 23,000. We can live without food for several weeks and without water for about three days. But most of us can only survive without air for a minute or two. When we breathe in, we deliver oxygen to all parts of our…
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Welcome to Day 8 of Alaska Mindful Breathing
Day 7 provides another enlightening TedTalk. Join Stacey Schuerman’s “Breath – five minutes can change your life.” Her guided breathing begins at minute 1:45 and ends at 8:09. Though, I recommend listening for the full 9 minutes. Her insights provide strong support for why mindful breathing works. Stacey Schuerman’s mindful breathing
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Welcome to Day 7 of Alaska Mindful Breathing
Today’s practice is one you can practice alone or with your children. Take 5 minutes to find calmness together. This practice is designed to help stay focused and let go of stress and distractions. It is only five minutes long. Take 5 minutes with your child to introduce them to mindful breathing, and share what…
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Welcome to day 5 of Alaska Mindful Breathing
Ever get stressed out while you driving? Other drivers misbehaving, maybe you are late for work, kids having a spat in the back seat… Try this 3 minute mindfulness practice before driving. It is written and narrated by Tamara Levitt. See if it helps you find a bit of calm, more awareness, and ultimately a…
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Welcome to day 3 of Alaska Mindful Breathing
Join Patrick McKeown in his breathing TedTalk. “Decongest your nose, increase your body temperature and activate your bodies relaxation response in three to four minutes by simply altering your breath. Author of The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown guides a TEDx audience to do just that.” If you prefer to just listen to the guided practice,…
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Welcome to Day 2 of Alaska Mindful Breathing
Today, I invite you to check out the Greater Good Science Center. In the link provided, they provide some background information related to mindful breathing as well as a 5 minute guided practice. Check it out. https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/mindful_breathing
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Welcome to Day 1 of Alaska Mindful Breathing
As an introduction to mindful breathing, I’ve provided a link to a wonderful TedTalk. In it, Lucas Rockwood shares his Change Your Breath, Change Your Life presentation. His engaging presentation provides information about the science behind Mindful Breathing. His full talk is 12 minutes long. If you just want to listen to his guided breathing…
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