Mindful Breathing

This universal breathing practice has a history of more than a thousand years - and there are countless breathing exercises.

Many are for releasing anxiety in the brain and tension in the body. Some are for deep relaxation. Others are for energizing and more awakeness purposes.

All are for mindful awareness. 

These breathing techniques will increase oxygen uptake, improve blood circulation, and unblock the nasal passages.

Perhaps it can even help open the lungs’ airways, enhance blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain, improve sleep, enhance focus, and bring calmness to mind. If practiced daily, it can calm heart rates and build greater resilience.

Some of the most simple things in life, such as breathing, need instruction.

Don’t just stop at one way of breathing.
Try several, with guidance, to experience various effects of your self-chosen mind/body well-being. Anyone can learn how to take more care of their health.

There is more than just one way of breathing. Try them all and experiment with each of their advantages!

Some of the practices are:

  • 4-8 belly breathing
  • 4-7-8 belly breathing
  • alternate-nostril breathing
  • box breathing
  • lions breathing
  • chest vs. abdominal breathing
  • resonance breathing
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