Just Breathe
An extension for relaxation through breathing
Various methods and practices exist to induce profound relaxation through breathing. By pausing your breath, you enhance oxygenation within your body. If you've had a challenging day, square breathing is a great way to focus. Multitasking and busy schedules can be exhausting for the brain and leave you feeling foggy and unfocused.
Taking a Break
It's important to take a short break and clear your head before returning to your regular tasks. A visual aid isn't necessary, but it can provide a point of focus while you learn this new breathing technique.
Here's how it works:
- Breathe in for a count of 4, visualizing one side of a square.
- Hold your breath for a count of 4, visualizing the second side of the square.
- Breathe out for a count of 4, visualizing the third side.
- Fourth side - Hold your breath again for a count of 4, completing the square.
Such cycles should be repeated for 1-3 minutes, but preferably 4-5 minutes. This technique is designed to help you relax after a long day, or before/after a challenging task or conversation.
On a personal note, I've found the Calmaria app incredibly useful before bedtime. It has a wonderful interface and animations, and it truly helps me relax. Give it a try and see if it works for you too!
