Breathing exercises are a simple yet powerful way to reduce stress. By consciously breathing, you can lower your heart rate and calm your body and mind. These exercises are easy to perform and can help release tension any time of day. Want to learn how to use breathing to relieve stress? More info...
Effective breathing exercises against stress:
- Abdominal breathing: Put your hand on your belly, breathe in slowly through your nose and feel your belly expand. Then gently exhale through your mouth. Repeat 5-10 times to release tension.
- 4-7-8 exercise: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds, and exhale calmly in 8 seconds. This slows down your heart rate and gives a calming effect.
- Breathe in, breathe out: Inhale deeply through your nose for 5 seconds, exhale for 5 seconds through your mouth. Repeat several times while focusing on your breathing.
- Box breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and wait 4 seconds before inhaling again. This rhythmic breathing helps you focus and release stress.
How breathing exercises help your body and mind
By consciously regulating your breathing, you activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps to calm your body and reduce stress hormones. This not only brings down your heart rate, but also improves oxygen uptake in your brain, which helps increase your concentration and clarity. Regular breathing exercises can contribute to a stronger immune system and better overall health.
Increase your relaxation with a MediRelaxa massage chair
For even deeper relaxation, combine breathing exercises with a MediRelaxa massage chair. While the massage chair relaxes your muscles and improves blood circulation, you can perform your breathing exercises to achieve complete mental and physical relaxation. The combination of massage and breathing can have a powerful effect on stress reduction and your well-being.
Make relaxation a habit
Applying breathing exercises regularly helps to better manage stress and maintain a calm state of mind, even on busy days. Schedule moments of breathing exercises into your routine and notice how these simple exercises can have a big impact on your overall health and stress levels.
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