Box Breathing
A guided breathing practice using equal phases of inhaling, holding, exhaling and holding.
Format
Guided audio
Level
Beginner
Focus
Mind · Recovery
Guided Audio
Listen & followPut the screen down.
Follow the guidance.
Find a comfortable position, press play and let the audio guide you through the practice.
You do not need to keep looking at the screen while the practice is playing.
How To Use
Follow the practice.
Keep the breathing comfortable rather than forceful.
Follow the rhythm of the guide.
Return to normal breathing if you feel uncomfortable.
Keep In Mind
No need to do it perfectly.
Taking unnecessarily large breaths.
Creating tension while holding the breath.
Continuing if the practice feels uncomfortable.
Guided Practice
Listen.
Follow.
Let the screen go.
Guided practices are designed to be followed by listening. Find a comfortable setting, start the audio and let the guidance lead the practice.
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