About the STORY:
Soma, a Peruvian emerald tree boa, is feeling down, and he’s not sure how to start feeling better. Luckily his friends come along to help him out. Join Soma and his friends as they discover strategies to help improve their moods. By managing their breath, moving their bodies, making sounds, and connecting with one another, the jungle friends have a joyful day.
Read the book to find out how you can feel amazing too!
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GAIL SONNESYN
AUTHOR
Gail was a teacher and school administrator for 20 years prior to becoming a certified breathwork practitioner and functional breathing coach. After healing from a life-threatening disease as a young adult, Gail eventually founded Indigo Breath and Wellness, Inc. to help others recognize the importance of releasing stress from their physical bodies in order to maintain good health. Gail finds refuge in the Colorado mountains and is the proud mother of her adult twin daughters.
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ANDREA CRANE
ILLUSTRATOR
Andrea is a mixed-media artist and illustrator. Her books have been collected by various institutions and libraries across America. Born in New Zealand, and having lived in Mexico, Cuba, Kenya, and Kuwait, Andrea considers the world her hometown. She found her passion for drawing in Kenya while observing animals in their natural habitats. Andrea currently resides in Colorado with her husband David and cat Lucy.
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SOMA AND HIS FRIENDS
THE CHARACTERS
Soma the Snake
Sakala the Sloth
Howie the Howler Monkey
Olivia the Giant River Otter
Toco the Toucan
Watzin the Hoatzin Bird
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Published by
Physiological Sigh Breathing Pattern
Featured in Soma Finds His Rhythm
Benefits Include:
Increase in lung capacity
Supports better O2 & CO2 gas exchange
Engages the parasympathetic nervous system.
Steps:
1. Breathe fully in through your nose (100% capacity)
2. Next, sip up a little more air through your nose
3. Exhale VERY slowly through the mouth with a humming sound
