Slowing The Outbreath

The breath is like the gears of the mind and body. If you’re driving fast in a car, and then you slam the car into a low gear, the car will slow down right away. The car just can’t go very fast in a low gear. Similarly, if your mind and body are unsettled, and then you drastically slow the breath, the mind and body follow suit. Slowing the breath can lead to a calm and relaxed body and a quiet, focused mind.