Breathing · 6 breaths
Calm Breathing (Seated Breathing Exercise)
Slow, easy breaths to relax the body and settle the mind.
corespine
How to do it
- 1Sit comfortably, one hand on your belly and one on your chest.
- 2Close your eyes if you like.
- 3Breathe in slowly through your nose and feel your belly rise.
- 4Breathe out a little longer than you breathe in.
Repeat for 6 breaths, breathing slowly. Move only as far as feels comfortable.
Why it helps
A longer breath out tells your body it is safe to relax. It helps with stress and with sleep.
Part of: 3-Minute Calm, Morning Stretch, Neck & Shoulder Relief, Legs & Circulation, Gentle Wake-Up, Back & Spine Ease, Evening Wind-Down, Full-Body Flow
Follow Calm Breathing on video
In the ZenFit app, every movement is shown on video and each rep and breath is counted for you. Gentle seated sessions, 3 to 15 minutes.
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