Your inspiration must be at its fullest at the count of 4. Slowly inhale fully through your nose while counting 1 2 3 4 slowly in your head. Slowly exhale fully through your mouth so that you consciously push all the air out of your lungs. Never attempt box breathing in a swimming pool, whilst in the sea, whilst under a shower or while driving a vehicle. Keep your hands relaxed on your lap with your palms facing upwards. Sit upright either on a straight back chair or cross legged on the floor in a quiet place which can help you to focus your mind on your breathing. Box breathing has described in the ancient Indian Yogic Sciences as “Sama Vritti Pranayama” or square wave equal ratio breathing. “It is most important to control the things that are most important in your life and control of breathing is right up there”īox breathing has also been used by athletes, soldiers, fire fighting personnel, police officers, and many others who perform and work in stressful environments. The fastest way to calm your mind, along with your body, is through slow and controlled deep breathing”. ![]() “ Before you can take control of your mind, you must first calm it down. Its biggest celebrity endorser is retired US Navy seal commander Mark Divine who is also the founder of and which seeks to enhance mental toughness. ![]() Its most well known advocates are the US Navy seals who are amongst the most feared special forces anywhere in the world for whom stress is a constant companion in every minute of every day. ![]()
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