A breath token is a breathing exploration that I develop for friends & clients and send out as a gift.
Accompanying the exhale (base of skull)
The other day I had a headache and I let my head gently hang down and began stroking with my fingertips from the centre of the base of the skull following the curvature to just below the ears. The sense of relief was particularly strong if I stroked out on the exhale while lifting up the head. This produced a resitance against my fingertips which helped me to press with greater ease. Once I‘d lifted up my head, I gently let it hang down again which allowed the inhale to „drop in“. As always it‘s key to find one‘s own rhythm and intensity.
The benefits I experienced were:
no more headache 🙂
presence in the back of the body (discovering other areas of tension)
more space and tone in the neck and upper body
awareness of breathing in the head
easy breathing
sense of calm
There are surely other benefits for you to discover. If you have any questions or feedback please contact me.