If you’re feeling stressed out, anxious, or just plain overwhelmed, breathing exercises may be just the ticket.
Breathing exercises have long been considered a way to calm the mind and body.
In fact, many ancient cultures believed that breathing exercises were key to maintaining good health.
Not only do they help you relax and de-stress, but they can also improve your concentration and focus.
Breathing exercises can be a powerful way to calm and relax the mind.
You don’t need to be a yogi to reap the benefits of breathing exercises. In fact, you can do them anywhere, at any time.
Begin by practicing regularly for 10 to 15 minutes, and then gradually increase the time as you become more adept.
Here are five simple breathing exercises that can help improve your mood, focus, and energy.
1. Get comfortable. You may also be able to doze in bed, or you can lie in the back of a bed with a pillow under your head and knees. You can also sit in a reclining chair with your shoulders, head, and neck supported against the back of the chair.
2. Inhale through your nose for a count of four
3. Exhale through your mouth for a count of four
4. Take a deep breath in, hold it for two seconds, and then release it slowly
5. Go on for 10-20 minutes.