How Do You Instantly Reduce Stress With Relaxation Breathing?
In a busy, chaotic world, everyone wants to reduce stress, but that can require a number of time-consuming adjustments such as improving self care and diet, exercising more, balancing work and family activities, and addressing interpersonal conflicts. However, there is one magic bullet, an exercise that is guaranteed to instantly reduce your stress and make you more relaxed in moments: Breathing 4-6-8. Breathing 4-6-8 involves inhaling through the nose for four seconds, holding your breath for six seconds, exhaling through your mouth for eight seconds, and repeating that process two more times without a pause. To get the most from this exercise, breathe from your diaphragm (i.e. yoga breathing). That is, when you inhale, your stomach expands, not your chest. Try that once. As you breathe, lightly press your tongue against your upper front teeth, or the roof of your mouth. This enhances relaxation. Always inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Let’s begin. Get into a re
