Breathing exercises are an excellent way to elevate your mood and energy levels. Below are some techniques you may find beneficial:

4-7-8 Breathing:
Procedure: Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds.
Advantages: This technique aids in stress reduction and relaxation.

Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana):
Procedure: With your thumb, close your right nostril, inhale through the left, then with your ring finger, close the left nostril and exhale through the right. Continue alternating between nostrils.
Advantages: It may enhance heart rate, blood pressure, and overall energy levels.

Box Breathing (Four-Square Breathing):
Procedure: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold again for 4 seconds.
Advantages: It’s effective for mind calming and stress alleviation.

Ocean Breathing (Ujjayi Pranayama):
Procedure: Inhale and exhale through your nose, creating an ocean-like sound by constricting the back of your throat slightly.
Advantages: It’s beneficial for calming the mind and boosting energy.

Breath of Fire (Kapalabhati):
Procedure: Inhale deeply, then exhale forcefully through your nose, contracting your navel toward your spine. Continue with rapid, forceful exhales.
Advantages: This practice can energize your body and mind, offering a rapid energy increase.

Content by SHW Research Team