The so-called deep breathing exercise is to deepen the depth of exhalation and inhalation on the basis of natural breathing. When we focus our attention on deep breathing, the thoughts in our minds that bother us will temporarily stop, and negative emotions such as anxiety and tension will not accumulate further.
Follow the tips below for a deep breathing exercise:
Adjust your sitting posture, sit in a position that feels comfortable with yourself, and relax your whole body. You can place a hand in the lower abdomen to help you feel the rise and fall of your abdomen during your breathing, and feel the in and out of your breath. When inhaling, try to inhale as much air as possible, feel the fresh air carrying nutrients to nourish every cell of the body, and meditate in your mind 1, 2, 3, 4, so that the body can fully absorb oxygen and nutrients. Then pause for a few seconds while meditating on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Then exhale slowly, exhaling as much air as possible from the body, while slowly reciting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 in the mind, the feeling of tension and the carbon dioxide produced by the body are discharged from the body with the exhalation.
Note: This method of deep breathing is called the 478 breathing method, which is a group that can be repeated as needed. If you feel difficult for the first time, you can reduce the number of meditation when meditating in your mind, e.g. inhalation meditation 1, 2, 3, pause 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, exhale 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.