Breathing Exercises to relieve Anxiety

Deep Breathing: Inhale deeply through your nose, hold briefly, then exhale slowly through your mouth

4-7-8 Technique: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, then exhale for 8, repeating as needed

Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and pause for 4, repeating

Diaphragmatic Breathing: Focus on breathing deeply into your abdomen rather than shallow chest breathing

Equal Breathing: Inhale and exhale for the same duration, creating balance and calming the nervous system

Alternate Nostril Breathing: Inhale through one nostril, exhale through the other, alternating nostrils for balance

Morning Breathing: Start your day with several minutes of deep breathing to set a calm tone

Mindful Breathing: Focus on the sensation of breathing, bringing attention back when the mind wanders