Since humans can control their breath, you can use your breath to intentionally signal to your nervous system that the bad leadership or work stress you’re dealing with is not actually a life-or-death situation (even though it might feel that way). The next time you feel overloaded, stressed, or like you want to run away from (or punch) your bad leader, try these breathing exercises. Ferris Wheel Breath Think of your breath as having a natural shape to it. Listen to the rhy

Yoga Nidra—or yogic sleep—is a guided relaxation practice under the umbrella of guided meditation. This is almost the opposite of shaking in that, physically, you don’t do a dang thing. This practice is typically practiced lying down (sold!), listening to the spoken guidance, and following along (and trying not to fall asleep, unless of course that’s your goal). How Nidra Works: The Kosha Model From a philosophical perspective, Yoga Nidra works by traveling through and clear

When I lived in the mountains above Boulder, Colorado, a cute little finch flew in an open door and got stuck in the house. He flew around frantically as we tried to direct him back out the door, finally flying into a skylight and falling to the ground. He sure looked dead. With a background in yoga therapy and a deep understanding of trauma, I knew that his “death” might just be his nervous system resetting. He had just experienced a traumatic event and needed time to rest.