B.A.S.S. – Balance. agility. strength. stretching

Bathroom B.A.S.S. Week 1 – Reset Your Breath

By Susie Reed

A simple 30-second check can tell you a lot about how well your breathing is helping you move with control and less tension.

Start with a quick check

Count how many breaths you take in 30 seconds. Double it to get your breaths per minute.

Try it a couple of times so you get a feel for what is normal for you.

This is not about a perfect number—it’s about awareness.

Why this matters

When breathing becomes fast, shallow, or mouth-led, the neck and upper chest start doing more than they should, while the lower ribs and diaphragm do less.

That often shows up as extra tension and less control when you move—whether you are standing at the sink, reaching, bending, or going about your day.

The 3 things to check

Nose – Breathe in and out through your nose at rest. Avoid your mouth.
Low – Feel the breath move into your lower ribs, not just your upper chest/neck area.
Slow – Let your breathing settle. Aim for fewer than 10 breaths per minute at rest.

Most people have one of these as their weak link.

Build it into your day

Use the bathroom as your B.A.S.S trigger.

After brushing your teeth, pause and check in.

Are you breathing through your nose?
Can you feel the breath move lower into your ribs?
Can you let it slow down?

Small, regular check-ins build better breathing over time.

This week’s reminder

👉🏼 Pause. Reset your breath.

Now follow along with Anna-Louise for this week’s B.A.S.S. in the video.

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