Are you new to meditation and breathing techniques?
Both are really helpful in reducing anxiety and increasing relaxation. A few other benefits of breathing meditation techniques include: improved sleep quality, reduced depression, focused mind, improved productivity, and increased happiness.
Follow along to these simple exercises that are really easy for a beginner to follow.
Abdominal breathing:
Place your other palm gently on your stomach
Breathe deeply in through your nose
Mindfully observe the sensation of your chest and stomach expanding as your diaphragm fills with air
Exhale slowly
4-7-8 Breathing
Gently place your tongue at the back of your teeth
Exhale deeply while making either a “Whoosh” sound or sigh
Close your mouth
Inhale slowly for a four-count
Hold for a seven-count
Exhale completely to a count of eight while making a sign of whooshing sound