Posts tagged breath

Rest and Destress: the vagus nerve and mental wellbeing

You’ve probably heard time and time again that breathing exercises and meditation are hugely beneficial to your mental wellbeing. I know I’m shouting this from the rooftops on a daily basis because I have experienced first hand how impactful these practices can be.

Nikki TimneyNovember 30, 2021vagus nerve, nerves, nervous system, breath, pranayama, breathwork, meditation, cheltenham, Gloucestershire, yogaComment

The Power of Pranayama

The breath is our lifeforce. It moves energy (or prana) around the body. It helps to bring fresh oxygen to the muscles and release carbon dioxide from the bloodstream.

Nikki TimneyJanuary 30, 2020prana, pranayama, breathing, breath, yoga, worthing, worthing yoga, wellbeing, health, sussex, mona yoga, mona yoga worthing, stress, cortisol, deep belly breathing, abdominal breathing