MASTERING RELAXATION: TAKING A LONGER EXHALATION FOR ANXIETY RELIEF
In the course of one’s life, it is almost inevitable to encounter distressing situations that trigger feelings of anxiety. Perhaps you have received an email from your supervisor with the ominous subject line “We need to talk,” a message that instantaneously sets off a sense of apprehension. The subsequent anticipation of the impending meeting, along […]
BREATHING RETRAINING
1 – Hyperventilate: 60 to 90 seconds: Standing up, start breathing deeply and quickly as if you were blowing a balloon. Exhalations should be hard and forced. This is what you do when you hyperventilate 2 – Pay attention to the body: Sit down, close your eyes, and listen to your body. How does it […]
DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING FOR BEGINNERS
Diaphragmatic breathing is what natural/normal breathing is, and for example babies automatically breathe with their diaphragm. Diaphragmatic breathing helps: Decrease the work of breathing by slowing your breathing rate.Decrease oxygen demand.Help the lungs fill more efficientlyUse less effort and energy to breathe.Bonus: it also helps tone your abs :> PRACTICE: Lie on your back on […]