Power Breathing: A Simple Technique for Stress Relief & Calm

Breathing techniques are used for various reasons, like relaxation, control and energy. Power breathing is a type of breathing technique that eases anxiety and calms nerves. Once power breathing has been mastered through constant practice, it can be used during times of stress or panic to restore feelings of calmness. It can be difficult to learn power breathing at first, but after much practice, it will become easy to do.

Instructions

• 1

  Breathe in gently through your nose, and hold the breath.

• 2

  Release the breath through your mouth.

• 3

  Practice steps one and two a few times. Imagine you are breathing out any tension that you have been holding onto. This visual can help you with stress relief.

• 4

  Begin breathing in through your nose and out your mouth more quickly without holding onto the breath.