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inhale/exhale
inhale/exhale
When you're feeling stressed, scattered, or overwhelmed, focusing on a longer exhale will help neutralize those feelings and settle both the mind and body. The extended exhale breath is neurologically tied to the relaxation response in the brain.
When your exhale is even a few counts longer than your inhale, the vagus nerve (running from the neck down through the diaphragm) sends a signal to your brain to turn up your parasympathetic nervous system and turn down your sympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for to relaxing or reducing your body's activities.
BOX BREATHING
Box breathing, also known as square breathing, is a technique used when taking slow, deep breaths. It can heighten performance and concentration while also being a powerful stress reliever. It’s also called four-square breathing.
Box breathing, also known as square breathing, is a technique used when taking slow, deep breaths. It can heighten performance and concentration while also being a powerful stress reliever. It’s also called four-square breathing.
Deep Breaths
Deep Breaths
All you need is 30 seconds to close your eyes and focus on your breathing. It’s incredible how different you’ll feel if you simply choose to breathe deeply throughout the day.
All you need is 30 seconds to close your eyes and focus on your breathing. It’s incredible how different you’ll feel if you simply choose to breathe deeply throughout the day.
Sit or lie down comfortably in a quiet place. Close your eyes and relax your body as much as you can.
Set a timer for 30 seconds.
Take six slow deep breaths in through your nose and out through your nose or mouth, focusing on your inhalation and exhalation.
Repeat as needed.
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