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