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Happiness Break: A Breathing Technique to Help You Relax
Dr. David Spiegel leads us in a practice of cyclic sighing, a simple breathing technique that uses slow, extended exhales to calm your nervous system, ease stress and anxiety, and help you feel more relaxed.
How To Do This Practice:
Prepare: Find a comfortable seated or standing position in a quiet environment. Relax your shoulders and jaw.
First Inhale: Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose. Start with your abdomen, allowing it to expand (diaphragmatic breathing) as you fill your lungs about halfway. Hold this breath briefly.
Second Inhale: Continue inhaling through your nose, now…
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