Wellness Hour in Review

Thank you to our March guest, Alexis Firehawk, Esq., CCAL from CHDB Law LLP in Arizona.

Mindfulness in Law Society defines mindfulness as the ability to be in the present moment fully, intentionally, and non-judgmentally. Practicing mindfulness cultivates many skills and mental qualities that can be helpful to those in the legal profession, including the ability to focus and concentrate, recognize and let go of distractions, manage stress and other emotions, and accept others openly, compassionately, and authentically.

Key Takeaways

Breath work offers a practice of mindfulness to relax and manage stress.
Breathing stimulates the Vagus Nerve, along with chewing gum and warm tea.
Belly breathing is one tool that promotes deep breathing to ground yourself. Place a hand on your chest and the other on your belly while taking slow and controlled breaths.
Humming Bee Breath creates a calming effect with the vibrations felt throughout the body. Place your fingers over your ears, breath in, and then let out a long hum.
Grounding is an exercise to create awareness for where you are in the moment, assessing your posture with your feet on the floor.
5 Sense Awareness Exercise allows one to truly take the time to see and feel their environment. Identify 5 things that you see, 4 things that you can feel, 3 things that you can hear, 2 things that you can smell, and 1 thing that you can taste.

"Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again." - Thich Nhat Hanh

Elmo’s Belly Breathing!

As a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system, the Vagus nerve helps regulate essential functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion. By controlling these processes, the Vagus nerve contributes to the body's "rest and digest" response, helping to calm the body after stress, lower heart rate, improve digestion, and maintain homeostasis.

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Thank you to our March guest, Alexis Firehawk, Esq., CCAL from CHDB Law LLP in Arizona.

Key Takeaways

Breath work offers a practice of mindfulness to relax and manage stress.

Breathing stimulates the Vagus Nerve, along with chewing gum and warm tea.

Belly breathing is one tool that promotes deep breathing to ground yourself. Place a hand on your chest and the other on your belly while taking slow and controlled breaths.

Humming Bee Breath creates a calming effect with the vibrations felt throughout the body. Place your fingers over your ears, breath in, and then let out a long hum.

Grounding is an exercise to create awareness for where you are in the moment, assessing your posture with your feet on the floor.

5 Sense Awareness Exercise allows one to truly take the time to see and feel their environment. Identify 5 things that you see, 4 things that you can feel, 3 things that you can hear, 2 things that you can smell, and 1 thing that you can taste.

"Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again." - Thich Nhat Hanh

Move with Melissa in 2025!

It’s not too late to join Melissa in her challenge to walk, run, bike, etc. at least 50 miles each month. Check out this easy tracker to use too!

Don’t miss us in April! Sign up HERE