Feel, Heal, & Live Life FULLY by Getting into the Flow with Your Breath
by Tavia Avila
Originally published at San Francisco Bay Area Moms.
“We are doing the best we can with the tools we have ~
When my son was two years old, I noticed stressful situations interrupted his breath flow. His breathing pattern would speed up, become shallow, and he would start gaging and sometimes even throw up as he struggled to take a full breath. He was experiencing anxiety. I knew all my son wanted was to feel safe. He was doing the best he could with his tools, and he needed new tools that supported his overall well-being as he continued to grow.
My son, now 9, still experiences anxiety.
As I observe him, I notice he is a mirror for many of us. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults, and only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.
