16-second Box Breathing Technique

Activate Your Body’s Relaxation and Healing Mechanism in One Minute

The 16 second box breathing exercise also called as square breathing technique. It’s a simple breathing exercise where we inhale for a count of 4, hold for a count of 4, exhale for a count of 4 and hold for a count 4.

Source : One Healing Minute | Credits to Zeeba Healing

Before you begin the practice, make sure you seated upright in safe and comfortable environment. Close your eyes and keep your hands relaxed.

Let’s begin.

Inhale, 2, 3, 4.

Hold, 2, 3, 4.

Exhale, 2, 3, 4.

Hold, 2, 3, 4.

Do it for 4 times!

Congratulations. You’ve just spent a minute activating your body’s relaxation and healing mechanisms.

Benefits of Box Breathing

• Activates body’s relaxation and healing mechanism.
• Reduces stress.
• Provides almost immediate sense of calm.
• Reduces blood pressure.
• Helps with sleep disorders.

Happy Breathing

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