Stasis October Float Notes
If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be to simply learn how to breathe correctly. - Dr. Andrew Weil
Breathwork!
You. Me. Them.
Everybody, every day, all day and night—breath is life.
But when you’re physically or emotionally stressed you tend to breathe quickly and shallowly, signaling to the brain that you’re under attack. This puts your body into “fight or flight mode.”
By contrast, consciously slowing and deepening your breath tells the brain that it’s okay to relax.
The advantages of this relaxed state include lowered blood pressure, stronger immune health, and better sleep and mental wellness.
More on breathwork from WebMD.
“Waiting to Exhale.” (Learning to Breathe)
Start slow, start small, and work your way up. Perhaps set a timer for one minute and increase the time as you get used to breathwork.
Deep breathing comes from your diaphragm; your shoulders and upper chest should move very little. Place a hand on your belly and practice pushing it in and out as your abdomen fills and empties.
Keep in mind, you can’t really “breathe wrong.” Anytime you pay attention to the breath you are engaging your parasympathetic (“relaxation”) system. You can’t mess that up!
How?
Get comfortable, sitting or lying flat. Rest your hands on your belly, just below the navel. As you inhale, let your belly soften and expand like a balloon. When you exhale, let your belly sink toward your spine.
Next, place one hand on your ribs and the other on your belly. Breathe in slowly, let your belly soften, and feel your ribs expand.
Finally, move the hand that was on your ribs to your upper chest, just below the collarbone. As you inhale, allow your belly to soften, your ribs to expand, and your upper chest to broaden. As you exhale, let everything go.
When?
Take three-to-five (more, if you feel it) of these deep breaths every morning before you get out of bed, again anytime during the day when you’ve noticed your breathing has become shallow and stressed, and again before you go to sleep at night.
Do this daily and over the course of a couple weeks you’ve created a very simple, and incredibly beneficial habit…
…or check out one of our Friday Breath sessions.
Come enjoy the Deep Relaxation Group with Safe Space
on
Friday, Oct 11th @ 6pm!
We’ve teamed up with Safe Space Organization and @agraff.mindfulhealthcoach to offer this peaceful, donation-based class in our Salt Room. Join Allison as she guides you through a calming meditation and breathing session designed to help you truly unwind after a busy week.
Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot now before it’s sold out! Click here to book:
https://www.safespacecny.org/classes-activities
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
Float Foundations
Stasis has a program for new floaters—and casual floaters who aren’t yet members—to dive deeper into their floating practice.
This fall, both first-time guests and returning guests (who haven’t redeemed it yet) can enjoy our one-time exclusive Float Foundations Starter Bundle!
Get 3 floats for the price of 2, and if you complete all 3 floats within 3 weeks, you’ll earn a free, bonus 4th float!
Not sure if you can complete the 3 floats in time? No worries! Your floats won’t expire anytime soon, so you can enjoy the full package at your own pace if you desire.
Whether you're looking to de-stress, manage pain, or simply find your "float sweet spot," the Float Foundations Starter Bundle is designed to help you discover the full benefits of floating!
This offer is valid through the end of October. Please call us if you have any questions or want to redeem this one-time bundle today!
Book your package now and experience the true benefits of floating:
https://shorturl.at/V5Fgy
This bundle is just for you! The bonus float is earned after completing all 3 sessions yourself.
You totally deserve it.
Meet the Staff!
Representing out at Beak & Skiff!
While he’s not officially on payroll, he's certainly doing his best to represent his dad!
Meet Ryker, Glenn’s son, who loves to sport his Stasis Tee and help vacuum up the shop when he comes to visit! (He loves robots and all things with a battery—as any 4-year-old would, right!?)
The next time you’re in, or if you spot him outside the shop, be sure to ask, “Who’s his favorite robot?” and you may get a bevy of robot or light-up details!
Stasis Team Members:
Owner and Manager: Glenn Runyan
Assistant Manager: Jake
Staff Floatationists: Dan, Lisa, Mary, and Melissa
