Feeling overwhelmed, anxious and mind-boggled?
Can’t afford a massage or just can’t find 60 minutes to fit one it?
Lacking some focus & need a reboot?
No worries. Below are some simple and effective breathing techniques for you to try
- Progressive relaxation
– Lying down with your eyes closed, focus your attention on your body. Notice any imbalances, aches & pains or tightness. Starting from your toes, concentrate on tensing each muscle from toes to head, include you eyes & mouth. Tense each muscle for three seconds, then relax moving on to the next one. Continue to breath slowly & deeply, in through the nose & out through the mouth.
- Alternate Nostril Breathing (for awakening senses & refocussing)
– Sit comfortably, some find legs crossed is best. Hold your thumb over your left nostril and inhale deeply so the air passes through your right nostril. At the top of the breath switch your finger to block the right nostril and exhale through the left. Repeat, alternating nostrils.
- Equal Breathing
– breathe in through your nose for four counts. Then out through your nose for four counts. Repeat this several times. Once you feel more comfortable with the breath, you can advance your breathing by adding in more counts
TheFitMind 