Breath Connect ยท A short practice

You Don't Need a Deep Breath

A gentle practice for the moments when someone says "take a deep breath" and your body says no. Breathe the way you can.

Begin exactly where you are
Now playingYou Don't Need a Deep Breath
Watch on YouTube

What you will hear

Listen or watch

When you are anxious, tired, or overwhelmed, a big deep breath can feel forced, or even make things worse. In this short guided practice, Heather invites you to let the breath be exactly the size it already is. You will notice the breath where it naturally lives, soften around it a little, and let a slightly longer exhale arrive on its own, without pushing.

This is a practice for real moments: a hard morning, a tight chest, a day that will not slow down. Listen with your eyes closed, or watch along for the gentle cues.

Back to all Breath Connect practices

Another short practice: Unclench Your Jaw

Let one breath be enough.