‘Golden’ Thread Breath is a relaxing breathing technique. Use it for general relaxation, to help you nod off to sleep and as part of your preparation for labour.
The intention is to lengthen your exhalation by breathing soft and slow. This sends a signal to the whole body to relax.
Relaxation promotes the release of oxytocin and endorphins. These provide your natural pain relief during labour.
- Start by yawning or sighing to connect with your breathing
- Begin to direct your exhalation out through your mouth
- Have your lips softly parted so that there is only the tiniest gap through which the breath can leave the body. Watch your breath seep away, like you are a tyre or balloon with a puncture! There is no need to ‘blow’ or force the breath.
- Visualise the long fine stream of breath like a golden thread.
- Each time the exhale leaves the body you spin ever more of this beautiful thread/cord/rope. You can see this golden thread piling up before your eyes, or being woven into a beautiful fabric. It is your golden thread and you can let your imagination be free!
Tip: If you prefer a ribbon, rope or cord (of any colour) go for it – it’s yours!
Your golden thread could also become a path or a road to follow. You can’t get lost – just follow the breath!
