What is Square breathing?
A very simple technique to refocus your mind, calm the autonomic nervous system and take a beat in your day.
Find a comfortable position, sitting, standing or lying down.
Breath in deeply, belly expanding to a count of 4. Hold for 4, exhale slowly to a count of 4, hold for 4.
Repeat 4 times.
The gentle holding of the breath allows CO2 to build up in the blood amplifying the Vagus nerve function of carrying the signals between the brain, heart and digestive system.
The slow exhale stimulates the parasympathetic system creating a calm and relaxed feeling in the mind and body.
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