<p>Sometimes it’s not your mind that’s exhausted — it’s your body holding the day’s story.<br />We talk a lot about our emotions, name them, analyze them… but feeling them fully — all the way through — is a completely different experience.</p><p>In this episode, I share a gentle but powerful practice I call <strong>the Emotional Exhale</strong> — a way to release what you’ve been carrying in under five minutes, so you can arrive back home in yourself.</p><p>We explore:</p><ul><li><p>Why we often <em>stop short</em> of feeling big emotions to completion, and how this leaves residue in the body.</p></li><li><p>How subtle, everyday emotions pile up when we skip over them — creating a dull, heavy in-between state.</p></li><li><p>The emotional “mixed-bag fog” and why it can leave you confused about what you’re really feeling.</p></li><li><p>How the Emotional Exhale can act like opening a window in a stale room — bringing in fresh space for clarity, softness, and presence.</p></li></ul><p>This episode also includes a <strong>guided practice</strong> to help you:</p><ul><li><p>Create an inner space to welcome what’s truly there</p></li><li><p>Offer presence to the residue you’ve been carrying</p></li><li><p>Ride the full wave of sensation until it naturally completes</p></li><li><p>Make space inside you for whatever newness wants to come in</p></li></ul><p>Whether you’re moving through a big life wave or simply want to end your day feeling lighter, this practice is here to help you pause, reset, and reconnect.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>FAQ: Your Questions Answered</strong></p><p><strong>Q: What exactly is an “emotional exhale”?</strong><br />It’s a short, intentional pause where you let your body and nervous system release what’s been building up — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Think of it as the moment you finally open a window in a stuffy room.</p><p><strong>Q: Do I have to feel </strong><em><strong>all</strong></em><strong> my emotions to benefit from this practice?</strong><br />Not at all. The beauty of the emotional exhale is that it’s gentle. You’re simply creating space for whatever is here right now — whether that’s a tidal wave of feeling or just a subtle ripple. You’re not forcing anything, just allowing.</p><p><strong>Q: What if I’m not sure what I’m feeling?</strong><br />That’s actually really common. Many of us live in a kind of “emotional mixed bag” — a bit of sadness, a hint of frustration, maybe even some joy — all blended together. You don’t need to name it to feel it. The practice works even when all you sense is a vague heaviness or restlessness.</p><p><strong>Q: How often should I do an emotional exhale?</strong><br />You can use it anytime — as a midday reset, after a stressful moment, or at the end of your workday to clear the slate before your evening. Even a couple of minutes can make a difference.</p><p>✨ FREE GUIDE - <a href="https://igniteyouraliveness.com/reconnectnow/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feel Better in 2 Minutes or Less</a>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p>✨ Let’s keep the conversation going on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ines_embodiment_coach/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>