Just breathe.

Breathe for stress-relief. Breathe for energy.

Just breathe.

Are mid-term exams or work projects turning your palms sweaty?

Just breathe.

Are you scared of the dark?

Just breathe.

Are you tired beyond belief?

Just breathe.

Conscious breathing techniques have been a game-changer for our family lately. I caught my teen daughter using energizing breathing techniques this past week while prepping for exams (despite her skepticism when I use similar techniques). Our 7-year old twins are going through a period of being scared of the dark. They are using the box-breathing technique outlined below to calm their nerves and fall asleep soundly. For me, breathing for stress-relief or energy has always been a coping mechanism, but my bigger challenge is not annoying my cubicle neighbors in the office if I breathe too loudly.

Check out these breathing techniques depending on your need:

Box Breathing for Stress Relief and Sound Sleep

Visualize breathing while working your way around a 4-sided box for each step below. Visualize breathing in calm light energy and pushing out dark energy.

1. Breathe deeply in through your nose for a count of 5
2. Hold your breath for a count of 5
3. Exhale through your mouth for a count of 5
4. Hold for a count of 5

Repeat 4 times

This video is great to share with the kids in your life:

Energetic Breathing Technique

Breathing with more intensity and more deeply floods the body with oxygen and provides an instant energy boost.

1. Breathe in deeply and with some force through the nose while lightly bouncing (to a count of 3)
2. Breath out forcefully through the nose while continuing to bounce (to a count of 3)

Repeat 10 times.

Pauline and I wish you a stress-free day, happiness, and vibrant energy. You’ve got this handled! Just breathe.

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