Basic deep breathing: Sit comfortably in a chair or on the floor. Close your eyes and make sure your body is relaxed, releasing all the tension in your neck, arms, legs, and back. Inhale through your nose for as long as you can, feeling your diaphragm and abdomen rise as your stomach moves outward. Sip in a little more air when you think you’ve reached the top of your lungs. Slowly exhale to a count of twenty, pushing every breath of air from your lungs. Continue for at least five rounds of deep breaths.
