Move and Groove #4 - Recover
Eric Reiners
Coach | Advisor | Founder - I help corporate athletes unlock their true potential with neuroscience backed techniques.
Neuroscience Nugget: Have you ever felt that soothing calmness after a deep breath? There's science behind it! Deep, slow breathing activates the vagus nerve, which plays a pivotal role in our body's relaxation response. This activation lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and helps in reducing the stress hormone levels in our body.
Practice: This week, whenever things seem overwhelming, use the physiological sigh to take back control of your stress response. The physiological sigh involves taking a deep breath, followed by a sharp intake of breath, followed by a prolonged exhalation that is longer than the inhalation. The sigh lets your brain know that the threat has passed and it can relax. These sighs are not only normal (they happen all day long and you may not notice) but also serve an important physiological function. The sigh helps to re-oxygenate the lungs, the last intake clears carbon dioxide, and it triggers the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce cortisol in your system.
The power to find calm resides within you. Embrace the breath, embrace peace. Practice this mini reset button for your brain and body. The picture is after a stressful work session where a buddy and I replaced the ceiling of an old cabin. We put our feet in cold water and sighed, it felt great!
Keep the rhythm, stay serene, and see you next Monday! ????
Be well,
Eric
I coach you to belong anywhere you say. Want to belong as a speaker? How about leading a team or company? Belong, and offer belonging, anywhere you say.
11 个月Thanks for another valuable contribution to our remaining whole, Eric Reiners! I'll use it today.