A breath token is a breathing exploration that I develop for friends & clients and send out as a gift.
Moving the spine
One way of getting out of the head and into the body, which also gets us in touch with our breathing, is by only moving the spine. We can imagine the body being one entity like a snake’s body. The limbs and the head are completely passive and relaxed. While moving the spine, almost imperceptibly or more vigorously, we let the breath flow freely in and out through the nose. We can do this in any position. Lying on the belly on the floor, for example, and moving the spine is quite a challenge and can open up deep breathing spaces. Once we’ve settled into this way of moving, we can clearly sense where in the torso the breath flows or where it gets stuck and adapt our movement accordingly.
Benefits I experienced:
Mobility and stability of the spine
Deepening and strengthening breath flow
Spaciousness in the torso
Centering and strengthening
Resting after this exploration is delicious
There are surely other benefits for you to discover. If you have any questions or feedback please contact me.