Hello and welcome to day seven of the mindful minute.
This is Laura.
Today,
I'd like to talk about square breathing.
Now,
This is also a breath that is not indicated for people with uncontrolled blood pressure,
Glaucoma,
Severe breathing problems,
Or even pregnancy.
So if that is you,
I would not recommend this breathing practice or any type of breath holding.
Go ahead and find a comfortable seat.
Allow your eyes to close or your gaze to turn down.
Begin by taking a few natural breaths in through the nose,
Out through the nose.
And then we'll begin by inhaling through the nose for a count of four.
We'll pause and hold the breath for a count of four.
We'll exhale through the nose or mouth if more comfortable for a count of four.
And hold once again for a count of four.
Then inhaling to four,
Holding to four,
Exhaling to four,
Holding to four.
You can shorten this inhaling to two or three if that feels more comfortable as you begin this practice.
And as you continue it,
You could increase the count to six or eight.
I would recommend practicing for maybe two minutes to start.
It does help keep us calm and help increase our focus and can help increase our attention.
Thank you and enjoy.
