Here is an exercise called Balanced Breathing click on the link below to listen to the audio exercise. The written instructions are also provided, and a photo to help you get into the proper breathing position is included as well.

While sitting, cross your left ankle over your right ankle. Then put your arms out in front of you with the palms facing about 6 inches apart. Now cross your RIGHT arm over your left and rotate your hands so the thumbs are pointing down. The palms of your hands should now be facing again, and interlock your hands and clasp your fingers together. Rotate your clasped hands down and to your chest. That is the posture, if you feel like you’re a pretzel, that’s OK, you’re in the right position. (See the photos below for the posture).Now, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. As you breathe in through your nose, press your tongue up to the roof of your mouth. As you breathe out through your mouth, relax your tongue to the floor of your mouth. Do this breathing for the next 2 minutes or so.  (Ok, Ok, I realize this may feel a bit like rubbing your tummy and patting your head, but this breathing exercise is drawn from the practice of yoga with some modern elements -  it WORKS!)

 That’s it.  The first step to centering your mind and body.   If you’d like to know more about this method and why it works, you can see the website devoted to the book I co-authored on this entire method at www.gem-systems.com 

Practice this Balanced Breathing Exercises twice a day for 2 minutes each time.   This can also be done while lying on your back in bed if you have problems getting to sleep.

Have a Healthy Day, Sincerely, Peter Lambrou, Ph.D. www.PeterLambrou.Com