Breathe Right
Practice Breath Awareness Tune into your breathing. This is called mindfulness training. Is your breathing fast or slow? Deep or shallow? Smooth or irregular? Focus your attention on the feelings and sensations of the breath as it comes and goes. Where do you feel those sensations? What moves when you breathe? What muscles do you use? Begin to observe your breathing from time to time though the day, especially when you feel anxious or stressed. Practice Breathing Low And Slow Learn diaphragmatic breathing and get comfortable with a rate of four to eight breaths per minute. This is called the “therapeutic zone.” You may want to aim for six breaths a minute to start, and then adjust your pace as needed or able. Breathe in through your nose and out through pursed lips, or make a “shushing” sound. Lean Into Your Exhale And Turn The Pause After The Exhale Into A Comfort Zone This means lengthening or extending your exhale. Slow the exhale down, and don’t rush into the next ...
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