Take a Deep Breath!

Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean that the stress in your life is gone. Unfortunately, very few of us take the time to manage the stress effectively. While we might tell ourselves to "take a deep breath," we may never listen that that advice! In reality, deep breathing is a quick, effective way to relieve stress.
Deep breathing is the process of inhaling and exhaling with long and steady breaths. When inhaling, fill your lungs to capacity to move your diagphram and let the exhaled air escape through your motugh. Intersperse each long breath with 5-10 normal breaths. Remember to inhale to take in energy and exhale to release tension and anxiety.

What to do:

1. Loosen any tight clothing.

2. Lie on a firm carpet or mattress with your knees bent.
3. Close your eyes. Breathe slowly and rhythmically throughout the exercise.

4. Inhale, slightly deeper than your regular breath for 4-5 seconds. You're inhaling energy!

5. Exhale slowly and purge the tension and anxiety from your body. Then relax.

6. Exhale completely.

Practice deep breathing at elast 3-5 times daily, preferably i nthe morning, afternoon and evening, as well as during stressful periods.