A longer breathing session; prefect for winding down after a long day or those moments where everything just feels like a little too much.
Besides having a calming physiological effect, this exercise can also be very psychologically liberating for those who find it difficult to speak up and let their voice be heard.
An easy to remember exercise for those moments when you feel a little stressed and need a breather.
Breathe in, hold, and breathe out for an equal length of time.
Made famous by the NAVY SEALS who use this breathing technique to stay calm in the most stressful environments.
Breathing in, hold, breathing out and hold, all for an equal length of time.
A pranayama, yogic breathing, exercise which uses the fingers to block one nostril at a time - perfect for balance.
One of those ancient practices that has been recently validated by science.
As it turns out that our right nostril is more sympathetically connected, activating us, and breathing through our left nostril leads to a parasympathetic activation, calming us down again.
When we breathe out we activate our parasympathetic nervous system, letting our body know we are safe and lowering our stress level.
A good ratio is 1:2, meaning that for every second we breathe in, we double the length of our exhale.
This technique was recently made famous by Andrew Huberman, a Stanford professor and neuroscientist, and is very efficient for reducing stress levels.
It consists of a two-fold breath in through the nose, focusing the first inhale on the belly and the second one on the chest.
Then let out a sigh and extend the exhale.
A calming practice that gently regulates the nervous system, breathing in and out for about five to six sessions.
This exercise has also been linked to improvements in Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Improving HRV has been connected to a broad range of health benefits.
Breathe like a Samurai...this exercise is all about improving our breath control and can have a calming effect.
Breathing so lightly it wouldn't move a feather, even if it has been placed right under your nose.
You might feel a slight airhunger the first couple of times you try this.
Maybe use the exercise as an excuse to go for a nice nature walk and find a feather.
