In part two of our conversation with Vidyamala Burch, we dive into practical applications of mindfulness for pain and stress. She explains how habitual breath holding and tension reinforce pain, and introduces the concept of whole-body breathing as a way to unwind secondary suffering.
Vidyamala teaches how to bring soft, embodied awareness to five key areas of the breath—the buttocks, belly, back, back of the mouth, and brain—which she refers to as the “5 Bays of the Breath.”
This episode includes a guided body-based practice exploring these areas and encouraging fluid, receptive awareness to counteract pain and reactivity.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ How to use mindful breathing to release tension and reduce reactivity
✔ The connection between resistance, breath holding, and pain
✔ An introduction to the 5 Bays of the Breath and how to apply them
✔ A guided body-based mindfulness practice for pain relief and grounding
This episode is ideal for mindfulness teachers, health professionals, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how breath and awareness can transform pain into fluid, manageable experience.
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