Øvelse 3 // Exercise 3
Deep breaths
About the exercise
Our breathing is automatically controlled by our brain, but we can also control it ourselves. When we are scared, angry or stressed, our breathing often becomes rapid and shallow. This sends signals to the brain that cause tension in the body. By taking deep breaths down into the belly, we can calm our body and mind. When the body relaxes, the brain also becomes calmer. Therefore, deep breathing can be an effective way to deal with stress and emotions.
Sit comfortably or stand upright. Imagine that you are breathing around all five fingers on your hand. Breathe in along the outside of your little finger, hold your breath at the top of the finger, and breathe out slowly along the inside of your little finger. Breathe in again up along the next finger, hold your breath at the top, and breathe out slowly down along the other side. Continue breathing calmly through all your fingers.
