BREATHING EXERCISES

5 SIMPLE BREATHING EXERCISES FOR RELAXATION

Published By Veerang Vats | 12 Oct, 2024
Breathing exercises are a simple way to reduce stress and promote calmness. By practicing simple breathing techniques, you can calm your mind and improve focus.
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Here's a list of 5 simple breathing exercises for relaxation:
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Diaphragmatic Breathing

Place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen. Breathe in slowly through your nose, allowing your abdomen to rise while keeping your chest still. Then, exhale slowly through your mouth.
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4-7-8 Breathing Technique

Inhale through your nose for a count of 4. Hold your breath for a count of 7. Exhale completely through your mouth for a count of 8. This technique keeps you calm and relaxed.
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Box Breathing

Breathe in through your nose for the count of 4, hold your breathe for 4 seconds and then exhale through your nose for 4 seconds and then hold your breathe for 4 seconds. Now, repeat it several times.
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Alternate Nostril Breathing

This technique promotes mental wellness. Use your thumb to close your right nostril. Inhale deeply through the left nostril, then close the left nostril with your ring finger and exhale through the right.
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Pursed-Lip Breathing

This technique is useful for reducing tension and shortness of breath. Inhale through your nose for two seconds, then exhale slowly through pursed lips as if blowing out a candle. 
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