Polly’s Pearl #2 – 1:2 Breathing automatically slows down the heart rate, lowers the blood pressure, and induces a deep relaxation response in the nervous system. This breathing literally takes the body out of the “fight or flight” stress response, and brings a feeling of being centered, grounded, and peaceful.

Polly’s Pearl #1 – Buddha Belly Breathing is the act of deep diaphragmatic breathing and automatically begins to calm the nervous system. Deep diaphragmatic breathing is the foundation for a calm mind and the beginning of meditation!