Sunday Stress Relief: The Anchor and Release Breathing Technique
About this episode
Julia Cartwright guides listeners through the Anchor and Release breathing technique to alleviate Sunday stress and anxiety.
Hey there, I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. You know, it's Sunday morning, that peculiar time when the weekend's winding down and Monday's knocking on the door. If you're feeling that familiar knot in your chest, that subtle buzzing anxiety about what's coming, you're not alone. Today, we're going to work with that stress together, and I promise it's going to feel lighter by the time we're done. So find yourself a comfortable spot, somewhere you won't be interrupted for the next few minutes. You can be sitting, lying down, whatever feels good to your body right now. Go ahead and get settled. Now, I want you to notice your breath without trying to change it. Just observe it like you're watching leaves float down a stream. Not judging, not controlling, just noticing. Your breath is already doing what it needs to do. Here's what we're going to practice today, and it's something I call the Anchor and Release. It's my favorite tool for when stress feels like it's got a grip on you. Start by taking a slow breath in through your nose for a count of four. Feel that cool air traveling down. Now hold it for a count of four. This pause is your anchor, that moment where…
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