What is interoception and how does developing this ability impact the brain?

So glad you asked!

In this episode, we explore this concept of interoception and all of the benefits to the brain of increasing our awareness of our internal states!

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Did you know that there is a breathing technique that can boost your energy?

Indeed there is - let's practice the power breath!

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Today we are going to explore the benefits of bringing some moving into a breathing practice (particularly great for children, adolescents, and those with ADHD) because it does not require the body to be still!

Give it a try and notice the simultaneous calming and energizing effects of this practice.

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In today's video, I walk you step by step through the Body Breath Meditation. This is a powerful visualization, because it combines a variety of the breathing techniques we been learning in this series to address multiple trauma symptoms, such as interoception, diaphragmatic breathing, right hemisphere activation, and positive emotion induction.

Get comfy and enjoy!

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Did you know that extending exhalations leads to "longer parasympathetic (relaxation response) activation? Well indeed it does --- and that's a helpful thing to know, because that means we can use prolonged exhalation to help ground and self-soothe.

Follow along and practice this 5-5-8-2 Breath technique and see if you notice a difference when you slow down your exhale!

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Did you know that throughout your day, each nostril "takes turns being open or stuffy, and this is related to brain activity"?!

In this Balanced Brain Breath practice, we balance activation of the two hemispheres of the brain by alternating breathing through one nostril at a time.

Try it out!

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This 5-Count Breath Technique I share with you today incorporates counting and visualization as a way to support the breathing practice and helps you stay focused, so you can reap all of the deep benefits of breathing from the diaphragm.

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If you have difficulty breathing slowly, deeply, or run out of breath too soon, the ocean can be your guide to help you lengthen your breath and intensify the relaxation response. This Ocean Breath technique is accomplished by constricting the epiglottis (the epi-what?! - yeah, me too, totally learned some anatomy here!).

Check out this guided breathing exercise --- and feel the calming, soothing sensations!

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