This is Mental Wellness

5 Minute Friday - Better Digestion & Less Stress with Breath Work

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This simple diaphragmatic breathing exercise can help improve digestion, lower cortisol, increase energy, and make you more AWESOME. 

Here's what you do:

  1. Stand up, staying still, and close your eyes.
  2. Inhale deeply until you can’t take in anymore air.
  3. Exhale until all air has been emptied from your lungs.
  4. Keep your eyes closed! Now, inhale again while picturing the number 1.
  5. Keep the air in your lungs for a few seconds, then let it all out.
  6. Inhale again while picturing the number 2.
  7. Hold your breath while counting silently to 3, then let it all out again.
  8. Repeat these steps until you’ve reached 8. Feel free to count higher if you feel comfortable.

    9. Give this a try before each meal and tell me how it goes!


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