Titration

Sola dosis facit venenum. Latin for the dose makes the poison. An old family friend has this tattooed on his arm. A basic principle of toxicology, it informs his work as a doctor.
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The graduate candidates at Lewis & Clark College asked, "how soon do you share breath work with clients?" My answer, 'not until we have established trust.'
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Diaphragmatic breathing is such an important skill. As part of the autonomic nervous system we automatically breathe, and is a function we can manipulate. It's yoga's strongest medicine.
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The best way to start a breath practice is titration. A little exposure over time with a skilled guide can empower rather than overwhelm. Like any powerful medicine it's all about the right dose.

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