Category: Be Mindful
Technique: Lion’s Breath
In this exercise you breathe out making a ‘haaaaah’ sound and stretch your face muscles to awaken your body. It can be used to energise and awaken, as well as to calm the mind. It is a good one to wake up to in the morning. Practise this exercise every day, at least twice a […]
Technique: Equal Breathing to Calm and Relax
In this exercise, you are inhaling for the same amount of time as you’re exhaling to help yourself relax and calm down. Here you can either focus on breathing (Equal), or counting (Coherent) or the sensations of fullness and emptiness in your chest and belly (Mindful). Start with as many counts as you can handle […]
Technique: Alternate Nostril Breathing
In this exercise, you use breathing through alternate nostrils to refocus, re-energise and ground yourself. Try this exercise for a few minutes at a time, at least twice a day to begin with. There are two main variations for your fingers position in this exercise. Choose which one feels more comfortable and natural for you. […]