The 12/12 Portal Reset: Ground Yourself With the Extended Exhale

What if a single breath could bring you back into alignment?

On this 12/12 energetic portal, a day symbolizing clarity, completion, and stepping into a new cycle, I’m sharing a simple grounding Breathwork technique you can use anytime you feel overwhelmed or overstimulated.

This Magic Mini is all about slowing down, softening your system, and reconnecting with who you’re becoming as the year comes to a close.

The holidays can stir up noise… expectations… emotional triggers… and all the energy that pulls us out of ourselves. But your breath is always your anchor. And today, we’re tapping into the extended exhale, a nervous system reset that mirrors the energy of 12/12 beautifully.

This practice is tiny, accessible, and powerful. No mat. No quiet room. Just you, your intention, and your breath.

🔹 In this Magic Mini, listeners will learn:

• What the 12/12 portal represents energetically (even if you’re not into numerology).
• Why the extended exhale breath is the perfect nervous system reset for this time of year.
• How lengthening your exhale signals safety to your body
• Everyday moments when this breath can help you ground instantly
• A simple guided 3–6 breath pattern you can use anytime, anywhere

🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess:

~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE

~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

When the world turned dark for Laura, one breath at a time became her way back to calm, clarity, and control.

What if the way you breathe could change how you live?

In this powerful episode of Breathwork Magic, host Amanda Russo is joined by Laura Bratton, a speaker, coach, and longtime Breathwork enthusiast whose journey began in the midst of personal crisis.

As a teen facing rapid vision loss, Laura experienced intense anxiety and panic, living in a cycle of shallow breathing until one simple instruction changed everything:

“Breathe from your diaphragm.”

Together, they explore how that single moment evolved into a deeply embodied Breathwork practice. Laura shares the tools that helped her shift from survival mode to presence: box breathing for immediate calm, body scans to either energize or unwind, and mindfulness to gently observe and shift thoughts. The conversation also explores how Reiki and gentle yoga complete a healing triangle of breath, energy, and awareness.

If you’ve ever thought “I already know how to breathe,” this episode meets you exactly where you are... offering both the science and soul of why conscious breathing is one of the most accessible and powerful tools for navigating life’s challenges.

🔹 In this episode, listeners will learn:

• How Breathwork became Laura’s anchor through trauma, vision loss, and anxiety
• The calming power of box breathing and how it resets the nervous system
• How mindfulness creates awareness of breath patterns and emotional states
• The difference between using Breathwork as a tool vs. living it as a lifestyle
• Why body scans serve both morning intention and nighttime release
• How Reiki and yoga deepen the mind-body connection
• Why Breathwork doesn’t eliminate panic, but transforms the way it’s experienced

🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess:
~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE

~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE

~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

What happens when a simple sigh becomes your superpower?

When In Doubt, Sigh It Out...

Magic Minis #1

Breathwork isn’t just a wellness tool... it’s a way to ground, reset, and reclaim your energy in any moment. In this first episode of Magic Minis, a new series from Breathwork Magic, I dive into one of the most underrated and accessible Breathwork practices: the intentional sigh.

We sigh naturally when we’re overwhelmed, stressed, or even relieved. But what if you could use that same breath on purpose to calm your nervous system, clear out tension, and shift your mindset instantly?

That’s the magic of the sigh, and it’s something you can do literally anywhere... no mat, no meditation, no rules.

🔹 In this episode, listeners will learn:

• What makes the sigh such a powerful and natural breathwork tool
• How intentional sighing helps reset your nervous system in seconds
• Everyday moments when the sigh can help you shift out of stress
• Why it's perfect for parents, professionals, and anyone on the go
• A simple, guided sighing practice you can try right now
• The science and the soul behind this soothing breath technique
• How even three deep sighs can transform your mood and mindset

🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess:
~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE

~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE

~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess