Lower Blood Pressure Naturally: Simple Breathing Exercises & Techniques

There are many products - machines, cd's, books, etc. that can lower your blood pressure with breathing exercises. The reality is the principal is simple and you don't have to pay anything to learn it!!

Things You'll Need

• Time (20-30 minutes)
• Quiet place
• A clock with a second hand

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Instructions

• 1

  Understand the principal -
  Slowing your breathing will lower your blood pressure. You only need to do this for 20-30 minutes a day and the effects last all day. Focus on your exhale.

• 2

  Find a relaxing position (sitting or laying down but not while driving!)

• 3

  Take a deep breath allowing your stomach to expand.

• 4

  Slowly let the air release. Ideally, you will take only six breaths a minute which means exhaling for 10-15 seconds. Repeat for 20 minutes.