Play the video and follow along.
Box Breathing: Inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for four, and hold again for four.
Benefits of Box Breathing
Engaging in box breathing offers numerous health advantages:
Stress Reduction: Activates the parasympathetic nervous system, inducing a state of calm and reducing cortisol levels.
Improved Sleep Quality: Facilitates relaxation, aiding in falling and staying asleep.
Enhanced Lung Function: Strengthens respiratory muscles and increases lung capacity.
Lowered Blood Pressure: Promotes vasodilation, contributing to reduced blood pressure.
Use this when you, someone you love, or someone on a call:
Feels emotionally depleted, discouraged, or disconnected from themselves
Is overwhelmed and needs to tap into a sense of safety or comfort
Is going through something heavy and could use an inner resource to hold onto
Needs to shift from negative looping thoughts to something grounding and positive
Is having trouble feeling hope, joy, or perspective in the moment
Needs to reconnect with a deeper sense of purpose, love, or peace—fast