pucker your lips to take in a refreshing breath. You can perform this exercise in four easy steps.
- Relax your body and get rid of all tension.
- With your mouth closed, inhale through the nose for 2 seconds, lifting your chest as you do so.
- Talk to your lips and let out all of the breath you just took in as if you were whistling.
- Do this for about 4 seconds and repeat as needed
Since this exercise does not require you to lie down, you can do this outside any building or residence, as long as you have enough space. It may even help to place your hands on your head and clasp them together.
Make sure you do not breathe too fast and adhere to the timing outlined in the exercise. If you do breathe too fast, you will hyperventilate, which has the potential to lead to spasms and lightheadedness.
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3. Introduce Mantras and Focus Words While Breathing
Focus words can be a great addition to your breathing session because they bring attention to how well you are doing and can highlight some points you may need to fix.
The words you choose are up to you, but most people tend to pick positive phrases such as, “You’re doing good,” or “Just two more breaths, you got this!”
Coming up with your favorite phrase, you can then sit or lie down in a comfortable position while closing your eyes to visualize. You must think and say positive things to immerse yourself in a world of relaxation and deep breathing.
Before you start, make sure to truly focus on how deep or shallow your breathing technique is. Switching between deeper and shallow breaths is best to get the best effect from this exercise.
A great tactic that you can employ to help you focus is placing your hand on your stomach. You’ll be able to get a sense of how much air is entering and leaving your body, allowing you to adjust as needed.
The more focused you become, the more your airways will open during this exercise. Happy Breathing!