Breathing Techniques for Relaxation
Breathing exercises are a strategy for relieving stress,
their effect being to convey to your brain that it is time to take things
easier and relax.
Many reactions that your body has to stress and anxiety
(increased heart rate, hyperventilation, high blood pressure etc.)can be
controlled with the help of practiced breathing techniques learned from anxiety treatment Denver therapy experts.
Next, we suggest what is called “the relaxed breathing” - a
technique that will help you de-stress.
Practice this deep breathing exercise in a quiet space,
where there are no disturbing factors. Get rid of shoes or clothes that make
you feel uncomfortable.
Place yourself on an armchair with your head resting on your
back, your arms extended on the sides of the piece of furniture and your palms
facing up. Do not cross the legs, you must keep some distance between your
knees. Full relaxation always starts with absolute concentration on breathing.
Inspire and expire slowly, at a regular pace. Try to fill your lungs naturally.
Imagine how the airflow penetrates into the respiratory organs, just as a jet
of water fills a bottle. Breathe on your nose and exhale on your mouth. Inspire
slowly and regularly, counting from 1 to 5. Exhale just as slowly, for 5
seconds.
Continue this sequence for 3-5 minutes, once a day. Do not
take breaks or keep your breath; allow air to circulate continuously.