It's not hard to do, and you can do this one anywhere, any time. It will help you physically and psychologically. It can even help others near you, because just by watching you do it, they can feel calmer, more relaxed and more open minded. This exercise can be done by anyone who is awake, regardless of health, mental state or wellbeing. And it's going to make whatever comes next so much easier. It's an ancient technique, nearly every culture has a version of it, and ours has several sayings that will help you remember to do it.
It goes by many names, and comes in several styles. What am I talking about? Deep breathing. Counting to ten. Deep relaxation. Body check. Taking a moment. Cleansing breath.
The basics are easy: try to get into a comfortable position, close your eyes, and slowly inhale from your belly to the tops of your lungs, then slowly breathe out. Even one will help you. As your eyes are closed notice how your body feels. Any pains, stresses, tension?
Breathe in again, and as you breathe out, imagine that tension or pain rushing out with your exhalation. When you inhale again, try to fill your lungs completly, then pause briefly before you slowly exhale. Just as you notice your body state, you notice your feelings and thoughts. Don't try not to think, don't try to pursue your thoughts or feelings, just acknowledge them, and let them drift out as you exhale again. You can do a few cycles at this stage, relaxing each part of your body as you inhale, then exhale any tension, pain, discomfort.
Inhale again, and think of something you've done that you are proud of, or a moment that made you happy. Hold that feeling as you breathe out slowly. he longer you continue to relax, the more you can do with this exercise, but the important thing is to give it a try, every day, and especially when you feel stressed or nervous, or physically in pain.
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