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Try out one or all three of the breathing practices below to see how easy and available breathwork practice can be.
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No fancy props or studio required - just you.
If you've worked on individualized breathwork tips with Emily Freeman add those in!
Box Breathing
Emily's favorite way to introduce anyone to the idea of a more intentional breath pattern.
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Inhale for 4 counts
Hold for 4 counts
Exhale for 4 counts
Hold for 4 counts
Breathe in and out through your nose if possible. If it's more natural to breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth, that's ok too. Count at whatever pace feels best to start, then work your way up to 5 counts, 6 counts, 7 counts, etc. if it feels available to you.
Hold for 4 counts
Breathe out for 4 counts
Hold for 4 counts
Breathe in for 4 counts
Breathe in for 4 counts
Hold for 7 counts
Breathe out for 8 counts
4 - 7 - 8 Breathing
This breathwork practice has a different physiologic effect on the body as you practice elongating the hold and exhale.
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Inhale for 4 counts
Hold for 7 counts
Exhale for 8 counts
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Breathe in and out through your nose if possible. If it's more natural to breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth, that's ok too. Count at whatever pace feels best to start.
The Physiological Sigh
This breathwork technique is a quick and effective way to calm your system in moments of stress.
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Inhale deeply
slight pause
Inhale deeply again
slight pause
Exhale as slowly as you can at that moment
Breathe in and out through your nose if possible. If it's more natural to breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth, that's ok too.
Exhale as slowly as possible
Breathe in deeply
Breathe in deeply again
Coming soon:
more breathing tips and techniques
videos and corrective exercises
memberships for customized programs