Breath
Breathing is a fundamental physiological process that can also serve as an accessible point for regulating arousal and attention.
Definition
Breathing connects the body, nervous system and attention. Slow, calm breathing can support the relaxation response, although it is not a substitute for treatment or professional help for serious symptoms. In practice, it is a simple tool to reduce arousal before a decision, conversation or task.
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Practice and life
Perform 5 cycles: inhale through the nose for 4 seconds, exhale calmly for 6 seconds, without forcing and without forceful control.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to treat breathing as a magical technique for every problem. It is also a mistake to force deep breathing when it causes discomfort.
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