This is an awesome yoga breathing technique that is very effective. A system of breathing that helps your body to relax:

Simply Put:

• Start by letting all of the air out of your mouth
• Put Your Tongue into Yoga Position- keeping your  tip of your tongue touching the ridge of your mouth ( behind your upper front teeth)
• Breathe in quietly in through your nose for 4 seconds
• Hold for 7 seconds
• Let the air out for 8 seconds (make a whoosh sound)- purse your lips out
• Repeat this cycle for 4 times (4 breath cycles)

Practice Practice Practice

Do this  at least 2x/day to practice this technique in the beginning (perhaps morning and night). As you practice this technique slow the whole process down as you practice this technique. After 4-6 weeks, you can start to use this technique for helping you to fall asleep, dealing with cravings and stressful situations.

Physiological Benefits of this exercise after doing it for a few months:

1. lowers heart rate
2. lowers blood pressure
3. anti anxiety technique
4. improves digestion

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