Breathing Technique

For a long while, I breathed in and out through my nose.  Until one day a nurse told me the proper way.  Breathing in and out through the nose is alright though, because it will look awkward being seen opening our mouth for every breath we release.

We should breathe in through our nose, and out through the mouth.  When breathing in, the stomach should expand, and when breathing out, the stomach should go inwards.  This proper technique can be used when we feel out of breath, or when we are stressed and need to calm down.

Here's a good way to destress :

• Find a quiet and comfortable room;

• Turn on some soothing music where possible;

• Sit down comfortably on a chair or on the bed;

• Close our eyes, with hands by the side or on the thighs;

• Breathe in, hold for one second. Breathe out (like whistling without the whistling sound), hold for one second;

• Clear our mind of thoughts and focus on the music or the quietness;

• Repeat the breathing exercise for about 10 minutes.