Breathing Exercises

Here are the Belly Breathing, Pursed Lip Breathing, and Box Breathing Exercises which can benefit your stress management. Hope you enjoy! 🐼

Deep Belly Breathing

The Belly Breathing Exercise is a breathing technique which requires learners to breathe with their nose. While breathing in, learners' belly should become larger and larger. The breathing in process should last for 10 seconds. Then hold your breathe for 1-3 seconds. Lastly, breathe out for 10 seconds. While breathing out, learners' belly should become smaller and smaller.

Box Breathing

Box breathing is a simple yet effective relaxation that involves four steps: inhaling, holding, ex, and pausing, each for a count of four. This practice helps to calm mind, reduce stress, and improve focus by regulating breath and promoting a sense of control Often used by athletes and in mindfulness practices, box breathing can be easily integrated into daily routines for overall well-being. Give it a try enhance your mental clarity and emotional stability.

Pursed Lip Breathing

Pursed lip breathing is a simple technique designed to help control shortness of breath and improve oxygen exchange. It involves inhaling slowly through the nose for about two seconds, then exhaling gently through pursed lips—similar to blowing out a candle—for four to six seconds. This method keeps airways open longer, releases trapped air in the lungs, and reduces the effort required to breathe. It is particularly beneficial for individuals with respiratory conditions like COPD or asthma, and it promotes relaxation during physical activities or moments of breathlessness