Let’s talk about practicality. How do we move beyond just learning and actually start doing the thing?

This is something I’ve struggled with a lot. I love learning. I love concepts. I love education. I have enrolled in approximately one million courses (give or take), but finishing them? That’s another story.

And if you’ve ever found yourself in the hamster wheel of “just one more book, just one more podcast, just one more training before I actually start…”—I see you. I get it.

But here’s the thing about somatics: You have to take action. You literally have to do the breathwork. You have to practice the tools. You have to engage with your body. No amount of theoretical knowledge is going to regulate your nervous system for you.

So today, I want to give you three simple breath techniques you can use anywhere, anytime—when you’re stressed, when you’re angry, when you need clarity. No waiting until your therapy appointment. No needing a special setup. Just you and your breath.

1. Halo Breath (For Stress & Overwhelm)

This one is perfect when you’re feeling maxed out—when your brain is fried, your to-do list is endless, and you’re on the verge of stress-snapping at someone.

How to do it:

• Inhale deeply through your nose.
• Exhale slowly through your mouth.
• Repeat for a few minutes, letting each exhale be slower and longer.

This breath helps downshift your nervous system, creating a sense of calm. Bonus? It’s also great for helping you fall asleep.

Personalization note:

Listen to your body. Want to slow it down? Great. Need to pick up the pace? Also great. You get to decide what works for you.

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2. Triactive Breath (For Anger & Frustration)

Ever been so mad that your whole body vibrates with it? That’s because anger is energy, and this breath helps move it out.

How to do it:

• Inhale into your belly.
• Inhale again into your chest.
• Exhale through your mouth.
• Repeat: Belly, chest, mouth.

The key here is a little oomph. This breath works best with some pace—it’s like an energetic flush for all that pent-up frustration.

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3. Bliss Breath (For Clarity & Intuition)

Feeling stuck? Mind racing? Can’t make a decision to save your life? Enter: Bliss Breath.

How to do it:

• Inhale through your nose.
• Exhale through your nose.
• Repeat at whatever pace feels natural.

This breath clears mental fog and helps you tap into your intuition. It’s great when you need to make a decision but everything feels muddy.

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The Best Part? Your Breath Is Always With You

I say this all the time, and I’ll say it a hundred more: Your breath is always with you. As long as you’re alive, you have access to it (unless you’re in a coma… in which case, bigger concerns).

And that means you can do these techniques anywhere:

• In your car before a meeting
• In the bathroom during a meltdown (yours or your kid’s)
• At work, when a co-worker says something wildly unhelpful
• In the middle of Target when overstimulation hits

You don’t have to wait until you have time to regulate. You can use your breath in real time, in real moments, and actually feel better now.

Try one today. Just three minutes. See what shifts.

Let me know how it goes.