In this short video for the burn community, Blake demonstrates deep breathing as a resource for managing anxiety during uncertain times. As an introduction to deep breathing, Blake shows two techniques to reduce anxiety and keep us grounded in our bodies. By incorporating bodily sensation we are more able to stay present and not drift away into worry.
Mantras can be a simple and portable resource for managing anxiety during uncertain times. Blake gives an introduction to mantras, or short phrases that help calm and center the mind. Ultimately, each person can choose a phrase or phrases that work best for them. Phrases from one’s spiritual tradition can work great, but often simple everyday phrases that are meaningful work best to calm anxiety. Blake gives a few examples in this video.
About Blake Tedder
Blake Tedder, MSW, RYT is a burn survivor and yoga and embodiment instructor. His mission is to help others stand on their own ground and become solid, sturdy, resilient human beings who confidently and open-heartedly encounter life.
Blake guides people on their own path of healing and self-discovery through his unique approach incorporating embodiment and meditation practices gained from over a decade of study and teaching movement modalities. Find out more about him at his website blaketedder.com. He is also a musician and an avid nature lover. Blake lives in Hillsborough, NC with his wife Amelia Vogler, an energy medicine specialist.
Blake has been a volunteer with Phoenix Society many times over the years and is a certified Phoenix SOAR Peer Supporter.
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