Episode 1

Let’s Get physical with breathing

In this episode Val reminds listeners that it’s good to stop and take a few deep breaths throughout your day. She suggests we take it one step further, and teaches the 4-7-8 breathing technique made popular by Dr. Andrew Weil.  His studies have shown that over time, regularly using this technique twice a day in cycles of 4 to 8 breaths physiologically calms the body. Val has found it to be simple and easy to do, and provides a recording for listeners to follow when practicing 4-7-8 breathing.

Val also shares about "Calm Energy". She was introduced to this concept by a book by Robert Thayer: Calm Energy, how people regulate mood with food and exercise. Val feels that 4-7-8 breathing is a first step one can take towards finding Calm Energy. 

Val ends this episode with her cheer:   “I am taking time to breathe!”