4 Easy Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief
Breathing exercises open a gate to silent space within each of us. Breathing is definitely one of my favorite stress relieving techniques. It’s simple, free and can be done anywhere & anytime.
Here are four easy breathing exercises for stress relief by using just your breath, the natural way!
First Thing In The Morning Breath
Plan your day so that you have at least 5 minutes before your feet hit the floor. Sit on the edge of the bed with your back straight. Breathe in slowly through your nose and exhale loudly (without waking up the neighbors) through your mouth. As you are breathing in, arch your back slightly so that your chest really expands, allowing for the maximum amount of oxygen in. Repeat this as many times as you would like. Usually doing this for 3-5 minutes will give your brain and body a noticeable boost of energy. You should also feel a bit relaxed, but ready to conquer the day.
Deep Breaths While Driving In The Car
Rush hour traffic seems to raise the stress level and blood pressure for most of us. Stress makes you more apt to take shallow breaths. Every time you start to feel yourself tense up, remember to take a few deep breaths. Don’t forget to exhale completely, while focusing on some calming thoughts.
Breathe To Boost Your Afternoon Energy
If you’re like me, by the middle of the day your energy level may be starting to tank. Am I right? The best thing to do is to go outside and get some FRESH air breathing time for a few minutes. Take deep breathes in through the nose, hold it for a couple of seconds and then release it all out through the mouth. The fresh burst of oxygen with stimulate your muscles and your brain to carry you through the rest of your day.
End The Day With Relaxation Breathing
Like in the morning you need to create a ritual of ending your day with relaxation. Lay flat, with your arms to your sides. Breathe in through your nose slowly, hold for 3 seconds and then release the air from your mouth. You should give yourself about 10 minutes to release all of the thoughts and cares of the day so that your can sleep soundly through the night.
By creating a habit of doing some deliberate breathing exercises throughout the day, not just when you feel overly stressed, you will notice your tolerance level for stress will actually begin to rise, and you will be able to handle it more calmly and successfully.
To our great health!
Holistic Health Warrior
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