Box Breathing

This breathing exercise supports anxiety and brings clarity and focus. Breathe in for 4 beats, hold that for 4, exhale for 4, and hold that breath for 4. It is best practiced sitting upright and through the nose. If you would like to increase the breath time you can double the count to 8. Happy breathing.

Transcript

Hi,

It's Martine here and today we're going to do box breathing.

This will help with anxiety and clarity of mind.

We breathe in for four,

Hold for four,

Exhale for four,

Then hold that out for four.

Let's get ready.

Inhale,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Hold,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Exhale,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Hold,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Inhale,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Hold,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Exhale,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Hold,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Inhale,

Hold.

Exhale,

Hold.

Inhale,

And hold.

Exhale,

Inhale,

Exhale,

And hold.

Do these next ones by yourself and as you hold the breath just suspend it.

There should be no tension in the holding.

Following the music,

Staying focused.

Breathing in a way that feels good for you and your body.

Don't feel like you have to stay still,

You can move with the beat.

You're doing great,

Just 30 seconds left.

Last round.

Take a deep breath in through the nose,

Out through the mouth.

You did great.