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Box breathing

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Breathwork
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Jiva Masheder
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Teacher
This is a super-simple breathing practice that even Navy Seals use to keep themselves calm and present! it involves breathing in for 4, holding for 4, out for 4, holding out for 4. Simple yet effective.
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Abigail
Holding Out
I noticed that I feel much more anxious during the “holding out” phase versus the “holding in” phase. Perhaps it is the result of holding the breath with empty lungs that is increasing my anxiety, while holding my breath with full lungs does not feel as forced.
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Jennifer
Box breathing
I continued belly breathing while box breathing. I'm struggling a bit with belly breathing. It doesn't feel natural to me. I did like the box breathing.