The Measured Breath: Anxiety Relief Breathing Technique

Here's a simple way to work with your breath to reduce tension and feel calm in just a couple of minutes. It's one of those handy little stress reducing moves that are invisible - no-one can see you're doing it, so you can practice anywhere, anytime. At traffic lights, on the train, while standing in line, in meetings, or even at school pick-up time.

It's called the measured breath, and here's how you do it:

You can sit or stand, but be sure to soften up a little before you begin.

Drop your shoulders and let your jaw relax.

Now breath in slowly through your nose and count to four, keep your shoulders down and allow your stomach to expand as you breathe in.

Hold the breath for a moment.

Now release your breath slowly and smoothly as you count to seven.

Repeat for a couple of minutes.

Listen to the full podcast here and let Shann talk you through a few cycles of this simple anxiety relief breathing technique.

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