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Mom are you stressed? Just focus on your breath!

Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, worried, sad or burdened on a regular basis? Everyday life is very demanding and chaotic, periods of relaxation and calm can be very rare.

Each of us deserves a break from these feelings of stress and negative emotion. Even a five minute break from these feelings can be very healing and energizing. 

Meditation and abdominal breathing, has been shown to increase oxygenation of the body, produce calming brainwaves (theta and delta) and serotonin, the neurochemical which induces feelings of well-being and happiness.  

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For your free 5 minute meditation Calming Breath visit www.meditation4moms.com, and join this revolutionary 14 day meditation program for busy moms. 

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