Simple Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief and Relaxation

Start off 2026 with this Simple Advice...

That's it. Just breathe.

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Here are simple breathing techniques you can try:

4-7-8: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, exhale for 8 seconds.

Alternate Nostril: Hold your right nostril closed while breathing through the left. Now alternate and hold your left nostril closed while breathing through your right nostril. Focus on your breath, relax, and inhale slowly.

Pursed Lip: Inhale through your nose and exhale through pursed lips (like you are blowing a kiss).

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There are other breathing techniques and details of how to perform them which you can find from the Cleveland Clinic and The University of Arizona's Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Let us know what other sources you recommend.

Breathing is one of the easiest things you can do to destress, calm anxiety or otherwise reground yourself if you need a moment.

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We are not medical professionals. If you are concerned about your health, check with your physician.