Breathing Techniques

A lot of the time, having strong and negative emotions can cause us to have a hard time breathing, as well as raise our heart rate. When you’re anxious or overwhelmed, your body shifts into "fight or flight" mode. Controlled breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which restores calm and balance. It also increases oxygen to your brain and improves focus.


Below are several ways to reset our breathing, which can swiftly relax our minds.

Infinity Method

Box Method

Rainbow Method

Spiral Method

Candle Method

Warm Drink Method
 

Check out all of our breathing pages and tips below! It’s highly recommended! You will also be able to find these on our Pinterest.

Infinity Breathing

The infinity method works by guiding the amount of air you inhale and exhale. You can practice this method by tracing an infinity symbol and breathing in accordance to it. this means reaching the “peak” of your inhale and exhale at each rounded end

Square Breathing

Square breathing, also known as box breathing, centers around an even breathing system to relieve stress. Inhale, hold, exhale and hold for the same amount of counts.

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