Deep breathing is one of the best and easiest ways to enhance your relaxation and relieve tension.\u00a0 It’s helpful to set a time each day to do this exercise– “breath counting.”\u00a0 You can also do the exercise when you feel “stressed out” or feel a lot of inner tension.\u00a0 The purpose of the exercise is to induce the “relaxation response.”\u00a0 So let’s begin:<\/p>\n
1. Sit or lie in a comfortable position with your arms and legs stretched out, as you sit with your spine straight.<\/p>\n
2. Breathe deeply into your abdomen.\u00a0 Pause before you exhale.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0As you exhale, count “one” to yourself.\u00a0 As you continue to inhale and exhale, count “Two…three…four…five on each exhalation.<\/p>\n
4. Continue to count to sets of four or five as you exhale; do this for at least five minutes.<\/p>\n
5. Notice your breathing gradually slowing, your entire body relaxing, and your mind becoming calm as you practice this meditation.<\/p>\n
If you haven’t practiced breathing in this way, it may seem difficult at first, but as it becomes a part of your lifestyle it will be easier and even enjoyable. It will help you to cope with the tensions in everyday life.<\/p>\n
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