Deep breathing
Suitable for: Beginners
Benefits: Deep breathing helps oxygenate the blood, improving circulation. It helps calm the mind and gives the nerves some much-needed rest.
Here's How:
1. Sit in a comfortable position. Keep your spine long and straight and hands on your knees, palms facing up and your belly slightly tucked in. Draw your shoulder blades slightly together and down your back, simultaneously drawing your shoulders down and away from your ears. Keep your chin parallel to the floor and your jaw relaxed. Close your eyes.
2. Connect with your natural breath, becoming aware of each inhale and exhale for a couple of rounds. Then, breathe in deeply through the nose. At the peak of your inhale, hold your breath for five counts and slowly exhale very slowly through the nose, emptying the lungs completely. Repeat the process for 10 rounds.
3. After the last round, rub your palms together until they are warm and place them over your eyes. This process, known as palming, relaxes the whole body and mind. Slowly open your eyes.