Deep breathing calms you down, helps you relax, and reduces
tension. When taking a deep breath, stay calm in a comfortable position to
release stress in you muscles.
Breathing Exercise #1
1. Get comfortable. You can lie on your back in bed or on the floor with a
pillow under your head and knees.
2. Breathe in through your nose. Let your belly fill with air.
3. Breathe out through your nose.
4. Place one hand on your belly.
5. As you breathe in, feel your belly rise.
6. Take three more full, deep breaths.
Breathing Exercise #2
1. Slowly inhale deeply through your nose and keep your shoulders relaxed.
You should feel your chest and stomach expanding a little.
2. Slowly exhale through your mouth as you blow air out through your lips.
Keep your jaw relaxed and it is okay to make sounds as you do it.
3. You can repeat this breathing exercise a several times.
