We’ve all seen the reminders that say “Just breathe.” A wonderful idea — but the real magic happens when you belly breathe. This simple technique tells your brain, “All is well,” instantly lowering stress hormones and helping you reset during the busy holiday season.
Try this quick calming trick:
Sit down and let your whole body go loose and floppy — like a Raggedy Ann doll. With your mouth closed, inhale gently through your nose and let your belly rise. Exhale the same way. Slow, steady nostril breathing is your body’s signal that there’s no danger, helping your mind shift out of stress mode.
The Quick Belly-Breathing Reset:
- Close your mouth.
- Relax your whole body.
- Use your finger to gently close one nostril.
- Breathe in and out slowly through the open nostril, three times.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Just a minute or two of this can bring you back to center — and help you move through the holidays with more peace, patience, and ease.
You will also find many calming remedies upstairs in our vitamin department from supplements to tinctures, oils to soothing candles. Just ask for what you need and our team will help you.
Happy Holidays!