This meditation is all about the most under-appreciated part of breathing: the exhale.

Everybody talks about inhaling like it’s the star of the show, but the out-breath is where the magic (and the stress-relief) actually happens.

Today, we slow down, soften, and let every exhale strip away tension, overthinking, and all the daily BS that piles up in our heads.

Think of this as your quiet little rebellion against stress — a calm “I’m good” with every breath out. Settle in, breathe out like you mean it, and let your body remember how to chill again.

Why focus on the out-breath?

Activates the "rest and relax" response: The out-breath is directly linked to activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which counteracts the body's stress response ("fight, flight, freeze").

Promotes a state of calm: By exhaling slowly, you encourage a deeper, more relaxed state of being.

Helps "let go": The out-breath can be seen as a physical act of releasing tension, worries, or distracting thoughts that arise during meditation.

Grounds you in the present: Focusing on the breath's sensation—like the feeling of air leaving your body—is a simple way to stay grounded in the present moment.