Moon & Moss🧘 Meditation & Breathwork
Box breathing: Four sides of calm
Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, breathe out for 4, hold for 4. Repeat. A simple, steadying technique for stress and nerves.
- Pattern
- In 4 · Hold 4 · Out 4 · Hold 4
Picture tracing the four sides of a box as you breathe:
- Breathe in for a count of 4
- Hold for 4
- Breathe out for 4
- Hold for 4
Repeat for a few minutes. It's used everywhere from yoga studios to military training because it's so good at settling a racing mind. If holding feels uncomfortable, shorten the counts to 3.
Helps with
- Stress
- Nerves before something big
- Winding down
Try this
Do four rounds of box breathing before your next phone call or meeting.
Meditation and breathwork are safe and helpful for most people, but not medical treatment. If a practice brings up distress, stop and ground yourself. People with a history of trauma, dissociation or psychosis may do best practicing with guidance from a qualified professional.
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