Breathwork

Resource to support breathwork. NB I have included resources where the breath is observed rather than modified within mindfulness.

8 Resources in Breathwork

4-7-8 breathing

Breathe in for 4, hold for 7 and out for 8.

Box breathing

Box breathing is a simple breathing technique where you breathe in - hold - out - hold for the same amount of time

Breathwork and gentle yoga flow for surgeons (55 mins, Shiv Chande)

An overview of some breathwork exercises and a run through a 'sun salutation' sequence - a gentle full body stretch, for surgeons, that can be done anywhere.

Breathwrk app

App providing breathing exercises

Calm app

A meditation and sleep app

Diaphragmatic breathing

Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique where you consciously recruit your diaphragm, in order to efficiently fill your lungs.

Physiological sigh

This technique of a double inbreath, followed by a slow outbreath, can help calm us down in the moment.

Shiv Chande

Shiv is a GP and co-founder of The Chande Project - yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, movement, creative reflection and in person events