Focused Breathing

The “4-7-8 breath” technique is touted as a calming practice and tool to combat anger.

Exhale completely through your mouth, then inhale through your nose for a count of four. Hold your breath for seven seconds, then exhale through your mouth for a count of eight. It’s not possible t...

1. Imagine your body as a balloon that slowly inflates and slowly deflates. Keep this image in your mind to get the maximum benefits from this breathing technique.
2. Close your eyes and breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose.
3. Hold your breath for 3 seconds.
4. Slowly ...

Use deep breathing exercises to relax your body:

• Sit somewhere comfortable with a straight back
• Close your eyes and begin breathing through your nose
• Breathe in for a count of two.
• Hold your breath for a count of one
• Breathe out through your mouth ...