Physiological Sigh - Finding Your Ground
A free guided audio practice from Dr Kelly Leech, Clinical Psychologist.
When anxiety spikes, your body already knows how to bring itself back. The physiological sigh, a double inhale through the nose followed by a long, slow exhale, is one of the most well-researched ways to reduce acute stress in real time. Studies show it can produce a measurable drop in heart rate and anxiety within seconds.
This guided audio walks you through the practice so it becomes second nature. Use it before a difficult conversation, in the middle of a hard moment, or any time you feel your nervous system ramping up. It takes less than a minute and you can do it anywhere - no app, no equipment, nothing except your breath.
It is free. No catch. Just a tool that works.
What you will receive:
The guided Physiological Sigh audio (MP3)
A Start Here information sheet explaining Finding Your Ground and what you need to know prior to using any exercise (PDF)
An information sheet explaining what the practice is, why it works, and how to use it safely (PDF)
Why I am giving this away
I believe that understanding what is happening inside your nervous system is the beginning of change. The physiological sigh is one of the simplest and most immediately effective tools I know, and I wanted as many people as possible to have access to it.
If it resonates with you, Finding Your Ground is a full regulation audio suite with nine practices, education sheets, and supporting materials. But that is for later. For now, just try this.
