Add this super easy and quick meditation to your recovery day..

 

What is box breathing?

Also known as square breathing, box breathing is a powerful breathing technique that involves slow, deep breaths.

 

It has numerous health benefits and is even used by Navy SEALs to manage stress and anxiety.

 

What are the benefits of Box Breathing?

There are so many benefits to Box Breathing, including:

• Lower blood pressure

• Create an almost immediate sense of calm

• The slow holding of breath allows CO2 to build up in the blood, which enhances the cardio-inhibitory response of the vagus nerve when you exhale and stimulates your parasympathetic system.

 

How to do the box breathing technique

 

First, get into position. To do this technique you will either be laying on your back or seated.

The exercise takes 5 minutes.

 

Steps:

1. Take a slow deep breath for 5 counts. Send that breath right down into the base of the body, like a vase filling up with water.

2. Hold for 5 counts

3. Slowly release all of the air over 5 counts.

4. Hold with no breath in the body for 5 counts.

 

Repeat this at least 5 times, but ideally for 5 minutes straight or until calm returns.