3 Breathing Techniques that can Potentially Transform your Daily Life.
We breathe every second, in and out, in and out, often without giving it a second thought. Regardless of whether you're a belly breather, a mouth breather, or a nasal breather, if you're not breathing, you're not, well, living. But while our simple, automatic breathing keeps us alive, there are over ten different types of breathwork techniques that can help us not just survive, but thrive.
Yes, you read it right. We're not merely trying to stay alive; we're striving to live our very best lives.
From improving anxiety and stress to promoting calmness and focus, breathwork holds immense potential. In this blog post, we will explore three simple yet highly effective breathing techniques that can potentially transform your daily life.
This practical, accessible breathwork guide delivers a complete program of exercises, inspiring true stories, prompts, and more to give readers the skills they need to build and maintain a healing breath practice.
Box Breathing
Box Breathing, also known as 4x4 breathing, is a deep breathing technique that can help you slow down your breathing. It works by distracting your mind as you count to four, calming your nervous system, and decreasing stress in your body.
Inhale for a count of four
Hold your breath for four
Exhale for four
Then hold again for four
This simple technique has been proven to reduce stress and improve mood, and the best part is, it can be done anywhere, anytime.
4-7-8 Breathing
Another effective technique is the 4-7-8 breathing method. You may have heard of this breathing technique before. 4-7-8 breathing, also called “relaxing breath” is a pattern of breath that has been used for centuries as a way of promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety, and aiding sleep.
Inhale for a count of four
Hold your breath for seven
Then exhale slowly for eight counts
This method is said to be particularly beneficial for those suffering from insomnia, as it helps to relax the body and prepare it for sleep.
The 4-7-8 breathing technique is pretty simple once you get the hang of it and can be done anywhere and any time, although it’s best done while seated or standing with a straight back. This allows your lungs to fully expand.
5-5-5 Breathing
The last technique we'll be discussing is the 5-5-5 breathing method. This method is similar to the box breathing technique, but with a count of five.
Inhale for a count of five
Hold for five,
Then exhale for five.
This method is especially beneficial for those who experience high levels of stress on a daily basis, as it helps to slow down the heart rate and promote a sense of calmness and relaxation.
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Breathwork techniques are a tool for wellness, and the ones we've discussed are just the tip of the iceberg. It's time to start exploring these techniques and see how they can improve your life. Remember, we're not just breathing to stay alive; we're breathing to live our best lives.
The Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast,
“Breathwork for Beginners with Dr. Melissa Young, is a great Podcast that provides additional information about the box breathing technique. The podcast has multiple other episodes which also mention breathing methods and different forms of alternative healthcare.
Listen to Eat Pray and Meditate Podcast “ The Power of Your Breath”
10 Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief and More
Pursed lip breathing.
Belly breathing.
Breath focus.
Lion's breath.
Alternate nostril breathing.
Equal breathing.
Resonant breathing.
Sitali breath.
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