WELLBEING
Breathing Techniques for Stress Release
Breathing techniques can be used in all situations to calm a busy mind, ease a tense body and relieve stress.
Follow our simple techniques for releasing stress for a more rested and refocused body and mind:
Release Stress
- Sit in a comfortable position with your spine straight
- Inhale for seven slow counts and hold for one, allowing your abdomen to fill with air
- Exhale for seven slow counts and hold for one, gently pulling your abdomen into your spine
- Continue for 3-5 minutes
For more detailed breathing rituals visit Expertise for Is your Breathing Right?
Caro Dooling Writer and expert
