Stress can be debilitating, and it's essential to find ways to manage it effectively. In this bonus episode, Kathleen Lisson, walks us through a breathing technique known as "five, five breathing." This technique will involve inhaling for five seconds and then exhaling for five seconds, repeated for a total of five breaths.
Practicing breathing techniques like the "five, five breathing" technique can help you reduce stress quickly. It's simple, easy, and requires no expensive equipment. You can practice this exercise anywhere and share it with your clients to foster a collective sense of relaxation. Start practicing conscious breathing techniques today and experience how they can transform your physical and mental well-being.
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Kathleen Helen Lisson is board certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork and is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She helps clients with lymphedema and lipedema as well as clients who have had plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery after cancer. She has spoken at the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, Fat Disorders Resource Society, International Society of Lymphology, MLD UK, National Lymphedema Network and Society for Oncology Massage conferences. Kathleen’s writing focuses on providing education resources for her clients with lymphedema and lipedema and her fellow Lymphedema Therapists. She is the author of Swollen, Bloated and Puffy, Lipedema Treatment Guide, Plastic Surgery Recovery Handbook, Southern California Plastic Surgery Cookbook, Mindful Strategies for Adults with Adverse Childhood Experiences and Stress Reduction for Lymphedema. She is a coauthor of the Standard of Care for Lipedema in the United States, which was funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and published in the journal Phlebology. While not working, Kathleen enjoys historical fiction, running and yoga. She lives with her husband Arun and their dog in San Diego, CA.
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