Does your Apple Watch remind you to breathe? How’s your anxiety + stress? I’m so excited to share this conversation with you because not only is it with my BFF of about 25 years, Kiesha Yokers, but also because she teaches us some MASSIVELY HELPFUL breathing exercises that benefit us during every season, especially during the stress of Christmastime. In this conversation, Kiesha and I discuss somatic work and the benefits of breathwork, exploring the concept of soma, which encompasses the body, emotions, and sensations. Kiesha leads a grounding and centering exercise to help regulate the nervous system and discusses the importance of breathwork in managing anxiety and depression and improving overall well-being. 

It is mind-blowing to learn the benefits of breathwork and how it can help with various health issues, like strengthening the immune system, improving lung function, and regulating the nervous system. Kiesha shares a box breathing exercise, the four-seven-nine breathing exercise for better sleep, and the ladder breathing exercise for relaxation. You will learn so much and return to this episode again and again!

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• What the word Somatic means (derived from the Greek word, body) as it focuses on the body, emotions, and sensations and can help regulate the nervous system.
• Three simple breathing exercises:
  1. Centering practice (great to do every morning) helps with focus and clarity while feeling more rooted and connected.
  2. The Four-Seven-Nine breathing exercise is effective for promoting better sleep.
  3. The Ladder breathing exercise - an excellent practice for relaxation.

Links to all the things mentioned: 

• Sign up for a FREE breathwork session on Kiesha’s website
• Free 14-day trial for Lindywell - Reduce stress, regulate your nervous system, build strength, and tone your body! 2023 Women’s Health Fitness Awards “Best Pilates App”!

Let’s Connect! 

• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter 
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.