Breathe in Harmony:

Hi! How are you?

I hope that you enjoy my brief chat and introduction to Box Breath or Sama Vritti Pranayama. I am currently using it as I rest and heal my little broken pinky toe. This breath technique uses equal breath counts as a way to soothe and ground you.

It is a wonderful practice to incorporate into the Autumn season to help connect to the balance of light and dark.

Box Breath Technique

1. Inhale slowly through the nose for a count of four

2. Hold your breath for a count of four

3. Exhale slowly through the mouth for a count of four

4. Hold the exhalation for a count of four 

* You can increase the count, making sure not to strain to hold the breath

Resources

The Nature Reset by Kathleen McIntyre is a powerful, yet practical guide to help restore the flow in the body, mind, and spirit through healing rituals, and practices rooted in somatic, nature therapy, and mindfulness.

Mini Roots and Wings Oracle Deck by Kat Ryalls

Lotus Wei Divine Timing

Flower Essences

Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash

Grounding Essential Oil Blend

This blend promotes stability, calm, and rooting for your practice.

Ingredients:

• 4 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

• 5 drops Patchouli Essential Oil

• 5 Cedarwood Essential Oil

• 2 drops Vetiver Essential Oil

Add the carrier oil:

Pour the carrier oil into the bottle, covering the essential oils

* Sweet almond, sunflower, jojoba or apricot oil are all nice options

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I wish you a day filled with balance, ease, and calm.

Talk to you soon,

Blythe

P.S. I'd love to hear from you! let me know if you tried the box breathing or anything from the resources.