Prepping for labor and birth? Practice your breathing. Too wired to sleep after a day of toddler wrangling? Practice your breathing. Going through something tough and finding any form of self-care impossible? Practice your breathing!

There are so many benefits to conscious breathing including enhanced focus, better sleep, stress relief, and pain management. Here are 4 simple techniques you can use any time, any place to help you get control of your emotions and come back to the present moment:

Try these different techniques a few times over the next week and see how you feel. You can try them at any time of day, together or separately.

If you’re you’re a new or expecting mom, here are some ways breathwork can benefit you.

If you’re going through grief, loss or any difficult time, here are some suggestions to make these exercises more supportive to you.

Lastly, I made you a little printable to have as quick reference to keep on your phone, print a copy for the diaper bag, or to hang up on the inside of your mirror.