Breathing Techniques for Muscle Tension Relief

1. Stand up straight and bend forward at the waist. Bend knees slightly, letting your arms hang limply, close to the floor.
2. Inhale slowly and deeply, and return to a standing position by slowly rolling your body up, lifting your head last.
3. Exhale slowly as you return to your original position.
4. Stretch your muscles a little, and repeat.

Try this breathing technique first thing in the morning. It can help minimize muscle tension throughout the entire day.

1. Sit up tall, and relax your shoulders. 
2. Keep your mouth closed and inhale rapidly through your nose with quick, short breaths (exhale quickly as well). 
3. Try doing that for about 10 seconds. 
4. Take a 15-30 second break and breathe normally. R...