#LiveWholeHealth: Soft Belly Breathing

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2020Jul 13

Breathing slowly and deeply in through the nose and out through the mouth with a soft and relaxed belly can increase the body’s exchange of oxygen. This technique also stimulates the body’s rest and relaxation response. It quiets the areas of the brain that register fear and anger. By practicing soft belly breathing, we can increase self-awareness, improve decision making, slow our heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and promote relaxation. This breathing technique quiets the “fight-or-flight” reaction and allows your mind and body to skillfully respond to stress.

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#LiveWholeHealth: Soft Belly Breathing

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs

#LiveWholeHealth: Soft Belly Breathing

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U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs

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