Triangle breath

When stressed, our breathing becomes shallow and fast.  In this simple breath, we extend the out breath to make it longer than the in breath, and gently hold in between to create space.

This activates our parasympathetic nervous system which reduces cortisol and other stress hormones. It’s the equivalent of breathing into a paper bag - and I hope more relaxing.

Imagine when you are holding, you are savouring the breath in your lungs, you can even chew it, sending oxygen round your body.  Notice if you are tensing up anywhere in your body and relax.  

Trust that the next breath will come and be curious if you can slow it down even further.

My audio sets a steady rhythm but you can go at your own pace.

• Start with a deep relaxed normal breath and set a conscious intention

• Inhale to a count of 3

• Hold to a count of 4

• Exhale to a count of 5

• Repeat until you feel calmer

Keep going and you can look at the stones as a reminder or visualise them with your eyes closed.  Your mind will wander, that is normal, but bring it back to wherever on the cycle feels right and begin again.  And again.

When you’re done, congratulate yourself for your practice without judgement.

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