Breathing Techniques For Ultimate Relaxation

When you feel safe, then your body and mind naturally begin to relax.So what exactly does "relaxation" mean? Herbert Benson M.D. defines relaxation as a state of slower heart rate, slower rate of breathing, lower blood pressure, and slower brain wave patterns. Out of this list of physical relaxation responses, the one that you can instantly alter is..... breathing! 

Basically, you can take your body into relaxation and safety mode almost immediately by just sloooowing your breathing rate. I do it all the time when I start rushing around or start feeling my heart racing. 

Watch below and learn some breathing techniques that will bring you immediately into relaxation and decrease stress.