An Introduction to Box Breathing

We all need a go-to technique to help us when we cannot breathe. Box breathing is a simple technique that we can practice anywhere. Also known as tactical breathing, it is a technique taught to snipers. Yikes! I use it more for when I am feeling like I am in the crosshairs of someone else’s weapon - but whatever your needs, this may help.

We start by sitting with our back supported in a comfortable position and our feet grounded on the floor. We close our eyes. We breathe through our nose while counting to four slowly. We feel the air as it enters our lungs.

We hold our breath four the count of four. Avoid inhaling or exhaling for 4 seconds without clamping down your mouth or nose. Gentle does it.

Exhale slowly for 4 seconds.

Hold the exhale for four seconds.

Repeat, inhale for 4, hold for 4 seconds, exhale to the count of 4, hold the exhale for 4.

Do this three or four times for most effect.

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