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Mindful breathwork
Here are some breathing exercises that you could practise mindfully:
- The physiological sigh: breathing in twice then exhaling completely.
- Box breathing: where you breathe in for e.g. 4, hold for 4, breathe out for 4, hold for 4.
- Diaphragmatic breathing: put one hand on your chest and one on your tummy and breathe into the tummy rather than the chest.
- Exhale emphasised breathing: breathe out for twice as long as you breathe in, e.g. in for 3, out for 6.
- 4-7-8 breathing: breathe in for 4, hold for 7 and out for 8.
- The physiological sigh: breathing in twice then exhaling completely.
- Box breathing: where you breathe in for e.g. 4, hold for 4, breathe out for 4, hold for 4.
- Diaphragmatic breathing: put one hand on your chest and one on your tummy and breathe into the tummy rather than the chest.
- Exhale emphasised breathing: breathe out for twice as long as you breathe in, e.g. in for 3, out for 6.
- 4-7-8 breathing: breathe in for 4, hold for 7 and out for 8.
Breathwork practitioners can help you to work through exercises in person, or you may enjoy apps like Breathwrk, below.
Always be mindful of doing breathwork exercises safely. There are certain medical conditions where it may be dangerous so always seek the advice of your healthcare provider, and never do breathing exercises near water or while driving machinery.
Always be mindful of doing breathwork exercises safely. There are certain medical conditions where it may be dangerous so always seek the advice of your healthcare provider, and never do breathing exercises near water or while driving machinery.
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