Breathe
- First, practice diaphragmatic breathing — drawing the air into your belly instead of your upper chest.
- Place one hand over your heart and the other over your abdomen while inhaling.
- When your lower hand rises during inhalation and your upper hand does not, you know you’re bringing the air fully into your diaphragm.
- Repeat this sequence for anywhere from two to 10 minutes.
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