RAISE your joy VIBE in 60 seconds.

How do we self soothe and take compassionate care of ourselves and others when we are feeling sad, lonely or depressed?

One of the simplest and most accessible ways to shift our energy from sadness to a more uplifting vibe is to change our breathing pattern.

When we do so, the vagus nerve which begins in our brain and innervates the heart, lungs and gut, signals a positive response in the body and a chemical reaction occurs that can change our mood instantaneously.

When practiced regularly, these powerful breathing techniques can help lift us out of depressive states, mental fog and shift our entire outlook on life.