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.
Spiral Breathing
Spiral breathing helps draw attention to your breathing. This can help you calm down, especially in anxious moments.
All you need is a pencil and paper. Draw a spiral in accordance with your inhale. Retrace your lines backward for the exhale.
Rainbow Breathing
Breathe in accordance to the stripes of the rainbows. When you reach the end, start back at the beginning of the longest stripe.