Deep Breath, or Balloon Breathing, brings relaxation to the mind and the body. It is a great way to feel calm, reduce anxiety and nourish the mind, body and soul.
Instructions
In a comfortable seated position, rest your eyes closed, and inhale steadily through the nose.
Feel your entire body fill with the breath.
As you inhale keep your shoulders relaxed and down.
Pause and then slowly exhale through the nose visualizing all the breath leaving the body.
Here are some activities you can try while practicing your Deep Breath:
- Balloon Breathing
- Place a toy on each child’s belly so they can slowly move it up and down
- Lay down and close your eyes with one hand on your heart and one hand on your belly. Visualize the breath entering through your nose and traveling down your body; traveling down your airway. Feel your belly rising as it grows and expands, feel your lungs filling, feel your ribs expanding and your heart rising, etc. As you exhale visualize and feel the breath slowly leaving your belly, feel your belly button come back in towards your spine, feel your ribs hug back into your body, etc.