Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress in Minutes

Stress is a common part of life, but it doesn’t have to control you. Breathwork is a simple, effective tool to help you reduce stress in just a few minutes. Here are three techniques you can try today.

1. Box Breathing (Square Breathing):

   • How to do it: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds. Repeat.

   • Benefits: Calms the nervous system and improves focus.

   • Perfect for: When you feel overwhelmed at work or home.

2. Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing):

   • How to do it: Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly. Inhale deeply through your nose, letting your belly expand, and exhale slowly through your mouth.

   • Benefits: Reduces heart rate and promotes relaxation.

   • Perfect for: Ending a busy day or preparing for sleep.

3. Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana):

   • How to do it: Close your right nostril with your thumb and inhale through your left nostril. Close your left nostril with your ring finger and exhale through your right nostril. Alternate sides.

   • Benefits: Balances energy levels and calms the mind.

   • Perfect for: Starting your day with a sense of balance.

Conclusion

These simple techniques can be done anywhere, anytime. They’re your tools to reset and recharge.