The Daily Exhale
Welcome to "The Daily Exhale," a podcast that invites you into a world where each breath opens the door to deeper mindfulness, greater peace, and a more intentional way of living. Hosted by Julianne Arce, founder of 11Exhale Yoga, this podcast is your daily retreat into the practices and philosophies that transform lives from the inside out.
Each episode of "The Daily Exhale" delves into the heart of yoga, wellness, and personal growth, offering listeners practical tips, inspirational stories, and insightful interviews with leading experts and everyday yogis alike. From the transformative power of your first yoga class to the deep wisdom found in a moment of stillness, Julianne and her guests explore the myriad ways in which yoga and mindfulness can anchor us in the present, enrich our lives, and empower us to embrace our journey with grace and courage.
Whether you're taking a break from the demands of the day, seeking motivation to deepen your practice, or curious about how to integrate mindfulness into every aspect of your life, "The Daily Exhale" is here to guide you. Join us as we breathe, learn, and grow together, one exhale at a time.
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The Daily Exhale
Heart Openers & the Parasympathetic Shift – Expanding Beyond Fear
Backbends are more than just physical postures—they are a gateway to expansion, deeper breath, and emotional openness. In this episode, Julianne Arce explores how heart-opening yoga poses activate the parasympathetic nervous system, shift the body's response to stress, and create space for trust, courage, and deeper breathing.
Unlike other postures, heart openers require vulnerability—they ask us to lift, open, and soften. But why do some people feel resistance or fear in backbends? And how can we approach them in a way that feels safe, empowering, and expansive?
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔️ How backbends stimulate the vagus nerve, reducing stress and anxiety
✔️ The connection between deep breathing and heart-opening poses
✔️ Why we instinctively protect the chest during fear and how backbends reverse this response
✔️ How to safely practice heart openers without strain or emotional overwhelm
✔️ The role of the heart chakra in self-trust, love, and vulnerability
💙 If you’ve ever felt the pull between fear and freedom in heart openers, this episode will help you shift your approach, deepen your breath, and expand your capacity for openness.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform!
