Nashville Nutrition and Emotional Wellness
Breathing Exercises Part II
You know how you've been told that if you get upset count to 10 before speaking in anger. Well it should be said take 10 deep breaths before speaking, the oxygen added to the blood stream will stimulate clear thinking!
Another Breathing Exercise you might find relaxing.
1. Sit up straight, Exhale.
2. Inhale and, at the same time, relax the belly muscles. Feel as though the belly is filled with air.
3. After filling the belly, keep inhaling. Fill up the middle of your chest. Feel your chest and rib cage expand.
4. Hold the breath in for a moment, then begin to exhale as slowly as possible.
5. As the air is slowly let out, relax your chest and rib cage. Begin to pull your belly in to force out the remaining breath.
6. Close your eyes, and concentrate on your breathing.
7.Relax your face and mind.
8. Let everything relax.
9. Practice about 5 minutes.
10. Now speak with a clear thought.
Another Breathing Exercise you might find relaxing.
1. Sit up straight, Exhale.
2. Inhale and, at the same time, relax the belly muscles. Feel as though the belly is filled with air.
3. After filling the belly, keep inhaling. Fill up the middle of your chest. Feel your chest and rib cage expand.
4. Hold the breath in for a moment, then begin to exhale as slowly as possible.
5. As the air is slowly let out, relax your chest and rib cage. Begin to pull your belly in to force out the remaining breath.
6. Close your eyes, and concentrate on your breathing.
7.Relax your face and mind.
8. Let everything relax.
9. Practice about 5 minutes.
10. Now speak with a clear thought.
