Mar 30 2021
Deepening Our Inhales, Lessening Our Stress with Jasmine Marie
Understanding that Black women experience higher rates of chronic stress and anxiety, Jasmine Marie, a breathwork practitioner, founded black girls breathing, a safe space for Black women to nurture their mental, emotional, and spiritual health through guided meditation, breathwork, and community. In 2020, as racial tensions mounted and many Black women struggled with higher unemployment rates, increased childcare responsibilities, feeling less supported at work, and the devastating health impacts of COVID19, Jasmine adjusted her business structure to provide free and accessible mental healthcare to hundreds of Black women. In this final episode of Season 3, Jasmine shares how she helps women own their bodies and reclaim their power to heal themselves through black girls breathing. Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc043. Topics Covered: Defining breathworkUnderstanding the health benefits of breathwork including stress and anxiety reductionHow Jasmine was introduced to breathwork and built black girls breathingBarriers for Black women in accessing breathwork and mental health therapyHow Jasmine combines breathwork, meditation and community with black girls breathingIncorporating breathwork into your daily routineWhat to expect when trying breathwork for the first timeDeciding whether to try breathwork individually or in a group settingSelecting a breathwork instructor who speaks to your needsJasmine’s crowdfunding campaign to provide free breathwork sessions to Black women for one yearHow Jasmine collects and uses data about Black women with house of bgbJasmine’s vision for black girls breathing Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakconcrete/ Twitter https://twitter.com/BreakConcrete/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/breakconcrete/ E-mail feedback to breakconcrete@gmail.com. If you like this episode, please leave a review and rating.