Tapping into your Breath to Reduce Stress

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This is the fifth session in The Wellness Project: Using the Breath in Stress Management

This module will cover the what, why, and how of tapping into the breath as a stress management tool. We will explore the breath through inquiry to include mechanics of respiration, types and styles of breathing. We will then tie in the rest and digest state that can be induced through the breath.

Objectives:

1. Differentiate between breathing styles and types of breath.
2. Practice breath observation
3. Employ breathing techniques as a stress management tool
4. Practice breath awareness for five minutes

Research: Research information about this session can be found on the following websites:

• https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2019.02.011
• https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00874
• https://doi.org/10.1183/20734735.009817

Target Audience: This program is accessible to all individuals and professionals interested in gaining a deeper insight to mental health wellness for themselves and to support others.