Breathing. We take it for granted. It’s automatic.
But have you ever paid attention to the quality of your breath?
The Yogic Breathing Practice of Pranayama (translated as “to gain control of vital life force energy”) has been used for centuries in the East to enhance health and well-being. Why has it taken us so long to get on board with this Superpower we all have?
Unfortunately, Western Culture prefers to trust in doctors rather than yogis. Luckily for the sceptics, it has now been scientifically proven that Diaphragmatic Breathing can engage your Parasympathetic Nervous System to have positive effects on your health and optimise bodily functions. Yay! Get onboard!
Breathwork during labour is not just a distraction therapy or a way to oxygenise your baby, it can have a powerful effect on your perception of pain and your efficiency to dilate.
The involuntary hormones of stress can increase your pain perception and decrease the efficiency of your contractions. The good news is that we can VOLUNTARILY engage our Parasympathetic Nervous System with Breathwork, thereby reversing the effects of the “Fight or Flight” response. The simple act of breathing deeply can release a whole pharmacy of “feel good” chemicals that can positively effect your Labour experience.
Learn how with Birth Essence. Book your “Birth Readiness” or “Nature of Reality and Manifestation” session today.