Deep Breathing
Deep breathing is an easy method to reduce your reaction to stress and begin the relaxation process. It can be done anywhere at any time as soon as you feel tension beginning to build.
Sit or stand and place your hands on your stomach. Close your eyes. Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose so that your stomach can expand as much as possible. Hold your breath for a few seconds before slowly exhaling.
With your hands on your stomach, exhale slowly through your mouth. As you do this, your stomach will deflate and your diaphragm (large muscle under your lungs) will expand. When your lungs feel empty, begin the breathing cycle again.
Try to repeat the cycle three or four times at each session.
Listen to a guided deep breathing:
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