Reset & refocus your breathing
If you are looking for something that can slow your breathing and calm you down in overwhelming situations, then The Shift by Komuso might be right for you. The Shift is a 2 inch flute-like pendant attached to a necklace. The pendant was inspired by a bamboo flute used by 17th century Japanese Komuso monks. During meditation, these monks would blow into the flutes for the purposes of healing and enlightenment. The Shift is designed to help achieve similar principles by aiding its user to refocus their energy and reset their mind.
The Shift has His & Hers styles
The styles of The Shift are split between a her version and a him version. The him version comes in silver and slate with a 25” ball chain. The her version comes in silver, gold, rose gold and slate with a 28” pullover cable chain. The cost of The Shift ranges from $85.00-$115.00 depending on what color metal you select. While the cost of this item may be expensive, for me, the potential benefits and high quality of the pendant superseded the expense. I purchased a her version in silver and the cost for this metal was $105.00.
Quality craftsmanship
My purchase arrived a week later in a sleek black box. The chain and pendant piece were individually wrapped to avoid scratching and a soft pouch was included for storing The Shift. The etching of the word, “calm”, in Japanese, appeared at the opening of the pendant. These words really popped alongside the already high polished stainless steel. Also included, were instructions on how to properly use The Shift and a diagram that broke down the functionality of the pendant.
"The Shift is designed to help achieve similar principles by aiding its user to refocus their energy and reset their mind."
Designed with intention
Komuso designed each piece of The Shift with intention. The top of the pendant has a swivel piece that attaches to your chain. While the bottom of the pendant has a small slanted opening meant for a person’s breath. When you feel overwhelmed, you simply start the wind down process by first breathing in through your nose. You then slowly exhale out through your mouth into the opening of the pendant. Pushing out all of the air from your belly as you exhale is an important aspect to these steps. Relaxing your jaw and shoulders is also important after every exhale. Once you have completed the initial inhale/exhale, you repeat the process 5 more times. This repetition sends a signal to your nervous system to calm down and reset.
Results you can feel
To test out the effectiveness of this product, I made sure to wear The Shift throughout the week for a month. The necklace was a complimentary piece to my wardrobe and I liked that it wasn’t obvious that I was wearing a stress aide.
Using the pendant portion was discreet due to the size which fit in the palm of my hand. The only thing to note is that I had to be mindful on properly exhaling through the pendant and not harshly blowing out air. Besides that, it was quite easy and convenient to use. Every time I reached for the pendant and went through the inhale/exhale process, I felt a noticeable difference. My body was no longer tense, I wasn’t clenching my teeth as much (I have a habit of doing this when I’m stressed) and I felt calm.
A tangible reminder
I continue to use The Shift to help with the more chaotic times during the day. This product has become a staple in my daily life and whether you believe in the magic of this tool or simply use The Shift as a tangible reminder to refocus, the choice is completely up to you. I can say that it has impacted how I deal with stress in a positive way and hopefully you will be able to say the same.
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