Blooming from Within: Breath, Balance and Beauty
Despite the fact that the start of April has ‘showered’ us with more snow fall than raindrops here in Alberta… there’s something about spring that feels like possibility.
The light lingers a little longer.
The air feels softer.
And beneath the surface (even a snow-covered surface), everything is growing.
Not all at once. Not visibly. But steadily. Rhythmically. Naturally.
Your body responds to this same energy.
If you’ve been feeling low on energy, disengaged from your body, or unsure where to begin… I would like to invite you to start gently, from within with your breath
Renewing Your Inner Rhythm
Nature moves in rhythms… Day and night. Winter and spring. Dormancy and new growth.
Your body follows rhythms too… quiet, intelligent patterns that guide how you function, feel, and respond each day… Your breath rises and falls. Your heart beats in steady cycles. Your body requires moments of rest as much as it requires moments of stimulation and alertness.
These rhythms in nature and your body are not random… they are intentional.
When in harmony with these natural rhythms, things tend to feel more balanced and stable; This anchors in feelings of being supported within, which in turn allows you to respond to life rather than react to it.
Similarly, when these rhythms are disrupted by chronic stress, busyness, or disengagement from your body, you may begin to feel out of sync…
Tired but unable to rest.
Wired but unable to focus.
Wanting to slow down yet feeling like you can’t.
This isn’t because your body is working against you… it’s because it’s trying to adapt and reconnect to the natural rhythms that empower it.
The beautiful part is that your body’s natural rhythms are not lost. They are always there, waiting to be reconnected with… and one of the simplest and most powerful way back is through your breath.
Your Breath as Your Internal Regulator
Your breath is constantly adjusting based on how your body feels and what it perceives.
When you’re stressed, your breath becomes faster and more shallow
When you feel safe, your breath naturally slows and deepens.
Pausing and breathing with intention gently reconnects your body to its natural rhythm of balance…
Each inhale creates space.
Each exhale invites release.
Slow intentional breathing reminds your nervous system of what balance and safety feel like. This is not about forcing your body back into balance, rather it is about creating space for it to find its way there again.
Breath Patterns for Reconnecting with Your Rhythm
These breath patterns bring awareness, steadiness and balance to your internal rhythms.
1. The Awakening Breath… inspired by sunrise
This breath pattern is meant to gently energize the body and invite a sense of renewal… like the slow rising of the sun ☀️
Sit or stand comfortably with your spine tall
Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of 4
As you breathe in, imagine energy rising through your body
Pause softly at the top of your inhale for a count of 2
Exhale gently through your nose for a count of 4
As you breathe out, soften any lingering heaviness
Hold at the end of the exhale for a count of 2
·Continue this breath every morning for 3–5 minutes.
This breath is an adaptation of the ‘Box Breath’ and mirrors the steady build of energy in the morning, supporting a calm and grounded sense of awakening.
2. The Cleansing Breath… inspired by spring rain
This breath pattern is meant to help clear stored tension and create space… like a Spring rain washing the earth ☔
Sit comfortably with one hand on your belly and one on your chest
Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of 4 allowing your belly to expand
Exhale through your mouth with a gentle sigh for a count of 6 allowing your belly to fall back toward your spine (it is important to keep the exhale longer than the inhale)
Imagine stress or tension softening and washing away with each exhale
Keep your jaw, shoulders, and face relaxed throughout this breathing practice
This is a great breath pattern to do in the shower or just before bed
Continue this breath pattern for 4–6 minutes
This breath supports emotional and physical release, helping your body, mind and emotions to reset and soften.
Whether you are making room for the day ahead or releasing the day you just completed this breath pattern truly leaves you feeling cleansed!
3. The Flow Breath… inspired by nature’s cycles
This breath pattern is a rhythmic breath meant to reconnect with your body’s natural flow and internal timing. This breath needs to be done in the sitting position. 💫
Bring your right hand up to your nose, with your index finger hovering over your left nostril and your thumb hovering over your right nostril
Use your thumb to block your right nostril
Inhale through your left nostril
Use your index finger to block your left nostril… at this point, both nostrils should be held closed
With both nostrils blocked, hold your breath for a count of 2
Release your thumb to unblock your right nostril and exhale
Keeping your left nostril closed, now inhale through your right nostril
Use your thumb to block off your right nostril
With both nostrils held closed, hold your breath again for a count of 2
Release your index finger to unblock your left nostril and exhale
Continue for 5–7 minutes
In summary:
Breathe in through your left, out through your right
Then in through your right, out through your left
Whenever a nostril isn’t in use for an inhale or an exhale, it is being held shut with your finger or thumb
This pattern is also known as ‘Nostril Breathing’ and reflects the cyclical nature of breath and can provide you with higher levels of concentration and energy. Additionally, this breath pattern enhances your heart and lungs’ ability to work together to ensure optimal oxygen absorption.
This is a great breath pattern to do during an afternoon lull to reinvigorate and focus on the remainder of the day. This is not a breath pattern to do before bed as it will invigorate you.
Each of these practices is an invitation, not a task, to:.
check in with yourself throughout the day
listen to the wisdom of what your body s asking for
use your breath guide you back into rhythm
move gently as you complete your day🌿
Spring is not about rushing into action… it’s about gradual emergence.
A soft returning
A steady building of energy
A renewed connection to the rebirth happening around you
Aligning your whole self ~ body, mind and breath ~ with the budding season of Spring’s natural pace, you will feel more supported, grounded and clear… and from this place change feels a little easier.
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May this Spring season fill you with joy, a renewed energy and excited hope for the future! ☀🌼🌿
Much love,
