Take three deep breaths
- Breathe in through your nose, as deeply as you can.
- Fill your belly first — feel it expand — then your chest.
- Finally, with the last little inhale, feel your collarbones lift.
- Hold it for an instant, then let it all out through your nose.
- Almost done. Now use your stomach to push the last of it out your mouth.
- Repeat two times (or do a longer session for total relaxation).
You’ve just increased the levels of oxygen and feel-good chemicals in your blood, which is good for your brain and your body.
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