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Breathwork For Stress And Anxiety

by Guri Sohal

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Take 10 minutes out of your day for yourself. This Breathwork meditation has two breathing techniques which will help in reducing your stress, anxiety and improving the quality of your breath. It will help to calm your mind and relax your body. Try this breathing technique in the morning after you wake up to set the intention of your day or before going to bed for a great sleep. TIP: You can try this breathing technique whenever you want to calm your nerves throughout your day.

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Transcript

Namaste,

Thank you for joining me today.

Today we are going to do a breath work which will help you to calm your mind and relax your body.

So please find your most comfortable position.

Maybe on a chair,

On the ground,

Maybe just lying down in your bed.

Try to be aware of your breath.

The inhale and the exhale.

One more time.

Inhale and exhale.

So now we are going to do a breathing technique which is called 4-4-4.

So you will inhale on a count of 4 and then hold your breath on a count of 4 and exhale on a count of 4.

So inhale 2-3-4,

Hold 2-3-4,

Exhale 2-3-4,

Inhale 2-3-4,

Hold 2-3-4,

Exhale 2-3-4,

Hold 2-3-4,

Exhale 2-3-4,

Inhale 2-3-4,

Hold 2-3-4,

Exhale 2-3-4,

Inhale 2-3-4,

Hold 2-3-4,

Hold 2-3-4,

Exhale 2-3-4,

Inhale 2-3-4,

Hold 2-3-4,

Exhale 2-3-4 and inhale 2-3-4,

Hold 2-3-4 and exhale 2-3-4.

Just try to return to your normal breath.

Just be simply aware about your breath.

The inhale and the exhale.

And try to be aware how you are feeling.

Are you feeling a little bit relaxed?

Or maybe your mind is still wandering and that's okay.

Just be aware of your breath.

And if any thoughts are arising in your mind,

Just simply be mindful about them and try to bring your focus on your breath.

Now we are going to try another breathing technique which is called 4-7-8.

In this breathing technique,

You will inhale on a count of 4,

Hold on a count of 7 and exhale on a count of 8.

If you have any severe breathing condition or any kind of anxiety which is severe,

You can try to do 4-4-4 but if you are okay,

You can try 4-7-8.

So inhale 2-3-4,

Hold 2-3-4,

5-6-7,

Exhale 2-3-4-5,

Exhale 2-3-4-5,

Exhale 2-3-4-5,

Exhale 2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

And inhale,

2-3-4,

Hold 2-3-4,

5-6-7,

Exhale 2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

Inhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 5 6 7 exhale 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 inhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 5 6 7 exhale 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 inhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 5 6 7 exhale 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and inhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 5 6 7 exhale 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 try to return to your normal breath and just be aware of your body of your breath just notice how you're feeling right now just be mindful of your breath and if your attention goes away just bring back your attention to your normal breath try to maintain this awareness namaste

Meet your Teacher

Guri SohalOntario, Canada

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Recent Reviews

Netty

November 13, 2025

Very calming way to start my day. Bookmarked this for future me to enjoy. Thank you.

mChris

June 2, 2025

Wonderful feeling,TQ

Mireia

March 27, 2025

Thanks!

Zoe

October 14, 2023

Very nice

Kathryn

March 30, 2023

A great guided breathwork meditation! Thank you πŸ™πŸ»

Louise

December 5, 2022

beautiful way to start my day. Calm, grounded and connected. Namaste πŸ™πŸ½

Sarah

September 22, 2022

Simple, short, and sweet. Percent pause and stop to my busy day.

Insight

April 27, 2022

Relaxing and exactly what i needed for a good sleep. 5/5 stars

Kawinthat

April 25, 2022

Awesome πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Ivi

March 12, 2022

Thank you I really needed it

Sofia

March 5, 2022

Excellent

Gina

March 4, 2022

Loved it!

Christy

March 4, 2022

His calming voice is a beautiful reminder to... just breathe.

David

March 4, 2022

Very relaxing... thanks

Christy

February 28, 2022

I’m so glad I now know of these two breathing techniques. This was an amazing meditation. Thank you!

Megan

January 2, 2022

Loved this

Fish

November 25, 2021

Aw, so relaxed now. Thank you! 🌞

Joanna

September 22, 2021

Loved these breathing exercises. Thank you

joe

September 21, 2021

excellent …thank youβ€¦πŸ™ namaste

Lisa

September 21, 2021

Thank you for these breathing techniques.

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