A simple doorway to calm your nervous system
Your body breathesâ
but does it remember how to relax?
This practice uses gentle bubble-blowing to guide you back into diaphragmatic breathing, making your exhale steady, felt, and functional. It helps:
đ§ Shift your nervous system: Slow, resistance-based exhaling activates the vagus nerve, lowering sympathetic tension and inviting your body into a rest-and-repair state.
đŹď¸ Rebuild natural breath: The water resistance encourages you to exhale from your belly, not your throatâreducing shallow breathing and tension.
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How to Begin:
Youâll need:
- A thin straw
- A cup with ~2 inches of water
- A quiet space & a steady sitting or standing position
Steps:
- Inhale through your nose, letting your belly expand (diaphragmatic breath)
- Seal your lips around the straw, and exhale gently into the water
- Aim for small, steady bubblesâstay relaxed, no force
- Start with 10â30 sec exhales, repeat for 3â5 breaths per round
đľ Optional: Add a soft sound (like âmmmâ or âooohâ) during exhale to support voice and resonance.
â° Suggested Practice
Just 3â5 minutes a dayâideal for:
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Morning breath awareness
đŁď¸ Voice warm-ups
đ Calming yourself during stress or overwhelm
Each bubble is the sound of your body releasing tension and returning to safety.
If youâd like deeper guidance, structured instruction, and tools like worksheets, join us in MSAâwhere we move together toward healing, gently and with care đż