Deep Breathing
Being conscious of your breathe is a good way to re-focus on the present and the things that are truly essential to your well being. Deep breathing calms your nerves by slowing the pace of your breathe, which can in turn slow your heart rate. These instructions describe one deep breathing technique although there are many to be found online and elsewhere...
1-Close your eyes or keep them open
2-Place a hand on your stomach, just above your navel. Place the other hand on your chest.
3-Breathe in slowly and try to make your stomach rise a little. Through your nose
4-Hold your breath for a second.
5-Breathe out slowly and let your stomach go back down. Out through your nose or through your mouth like your fogging up a mirror
This is another technique and explanation of breathing that reduces stress
Yoga
Exercise is a way to release pent up tension and release chemicals within the brain that make you feel good. Yoga incorporates physically strenuous activity with mindful breathing techniques and stretching. Yoga gets your blood pumping but allows you to be calm and controlled at the same time.
Links for more Yoga help
1- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/yoga/MM00650
2-http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/home_practice
3-http://www.yogabasics.com/practice/
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