Join yoga, breathwork, and meditation guide and neuroscientist, Dr. Tara Zinnamon, for a quick 4-7-8 Breathing Practice designed to regulate the nervous system and promote relaxation. This practice follows a rhythmic pattern - inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8 seconds - which helps slow the heart rate, enhance vagal tone, and shift the body into a parasympathetic state. The extended exhale plays a key role in calming the mind and reducing stress by stimulating the vagus nerve, which aids in relaxation and recovery.
Dr. Tara Zinnamon is a neuroscientist and yoga, breathwork, and meditation guide committed to moving her community towards wellness and expansion. Straddling two seemingly disparate approaches, she has found through her research, clinical, and lived experiences that the human mind and body are capable of self-healing and immeasurable feats. Guiding the body, breath, and mind, her intention is to encourage self-awareness, connection, and resilience in practice and in life.
Practice with her in Los Angeles at her weekly public classes at Black Being and Modo Yoga La Brea.
Tara also hosts events at the intersection of science, wellness, and community through her social club, Journey Club.
Tara is practicing on our PROlite® Yoga Mat with an enlight™ Meditation Cushion while wearing our Dhara Leggings in Lions Mane Heather and the Half Moon Hoodie in Earth.
Photos and video by Anisha Sisodia. Follow her on Instagram: @anishaspice. The studio featured in the photos and videos is Black Being in Inglewood, California.