Mindfulness Practice

  Breathing is the most ordinary thing you do. But when you pay attention to it, the results are anything but ordinary. The way you breathe can dial stress up or down, sharpen focus, and even influence how well your immune system stands guard. Stress and Immunity Go Hand in Hand Fast, shallow breathing locks your body in fight or flight. That means stress hormones like cortisol stay high, which weakens your immune response. Slow, steady breathing is the off switch. It drops stress levels and lets your immune system get back to its real work. Oxygen is Fuel for Your Defenses When you breathe deeply into your diaphragm, you are delivering more oxygen to your bloodstream. That oxygen powers your white blood cells and the rest of your immune system. Shallow chest breathing is like running on half a tank. Deep breathing fills you up. What Huberman Calls “Controlled Stress” Huberman has highlighted a style of breathwork known as cyclic hyperventilation, often used in the Wim Hof ...

“A tree’s true power lies in its roots.” Before your feet even touch the floor, you have an opportunity — a quiet, sacred moment — to connect with yourself. This is the essence of a grounding practice: not something to master, but something to meet yourself in. A tender act of care. A gift. 🌿 Start Before You Rise Your day doesn’t have to begin with a to-do list. It can begin with presence. As you wake, stay still for a moment. Do a gentle body scan. Feel your breath. Notice where your body feels soft, where it holds tension. There’s no need to change anything — just observe with kindness. 🌿 Touch the Earth When you do rise, let your feet meet the ground with intention. Stand, even just for a moment, and feel the contact between your soles and the earth. This small act reminds you that you are here. Anchored. Alive. 🌿 Use Breath as Anchor Take a few deep, slow breaths. Let each inhale remind you that you are safe in your body. Let each exhale release what you don’t need t...