In this episode of "Rhythms that Restore," Cherisse hosts her friend Christi Campbell, a wife, a small business owner for over 20 years, a yoga enthusiast, holistic life coach, and breathwork facilitator.

We discuss the importance of creating "breathing room" in our life, sharing personal journeys and expertise. Christi emphasizes the transformative power of breathwork and meditation in calming our body and soul, and she introduces techniques like box breathing (used by the marines), visualization breathing and scripture meditation to slow down our minds and help regulate our nervous systems. 

Our conversation highlights the significance of aligning our actions with inner purpose and finding balance in an overstimulated world. The episode concludes with a guided Body Scan meditation by Christi, encouraging listeners to prioritize pausing in our days to "breathe"and listening to what our bodies are communicating to us. 

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Creating Breathing Room (00:00:02) Cherisse and Christi discuss the importance of creating breathing room in life and how to slow down and listen to the inner voice.

Getting to Know Christi (00:02:23) Cherisse shares fun facts about Christi Campbell and her expertise, and how their friendship came about. 

Christi's Personal Journey (00:12:21) Christi shares pivotal moments in her life, including her experiences as a gymnast, her 20+ career and small business wisdom, and her journey towards mindfulness and holistic living.

The Power of Slowing Down (00:18:35) Christi discusses the significance of pausing, listening to the inner voice, and the benefits of breathwork for overall well-being.

Breath and Meditation for Healing (00:22:36) Breath and meditation's scientific impact on calming and healing the body, and the connection to soul work.

Scipture Passage Meditation (00:23:57) Using sacred passages of scripture for meditation, one-point attention, calming the soul, and changing thought direction.

Intentional Breathing for Spaciousness (00:25:02) The significance of breath for creating spaciousness in the body, relationships, and schedule, and its benefits.

Deep Breathing and Emotional Healing (00:33:53) The importance of deep breathing for expanding lung capacity, emotional healing, and releasing trapped emotions.

Box Breathing and Lowering Cortisol Levels (00:31:40) Box breathing technique, its calming effect, and the significance of deep breaths in lowering cortisol levels.

Closing Meditation and Final Words (00:40:11) A passage meditation example, grounding the body, and finding peace and space in life's rhythms.

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Learn more from Christi Campbell and connect online with her:

• Instragram @thechristicampbell
• Facebook: Christi Campbell 
• Email: [email protected] 

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