Visualize yourself as a being without a past, forget history and focus on the present of your existence. There are various options to reduce stress on your body; with the stages of meditation, essential oils, with nature or even with breathing exercises.
If you are not one of those who spend a lot of time relaxing but experience stress daily, get closer to this technique guided by GIFs that will give you a break full of calm. You will only need to synchronize your breathing with the images and that’s it!
The body reacts to stress with the well-known “fight or flight” mode. This is a natural response to situations perceived as dangerous and in which blood pressure increases, the immune system’s defense decreases and leads us to the anxiety states that many of us have experienced.
For this, scientists from Harvard Medical School recommend a simple and effective way to counteract this feeling of lack of control. A series of breathing exercises that include deep inhalations with light exhalations could combat the side effects of “flight” mode in our body.
Part of the side effects of this mode of response is a range of motion of the diaphragm that prevents the lower lungs from getting enough air, causing a state of agitation and anxiety.
6 breathing exercises with GIFs:
The secret to unlocking the antidote to stress is to start with slow, deep breaths.
Fill your lungs with oxygen so your body functions are alert and active.
Feel how your blood pressure stabilizes and little by little controls your heart rate.
Now you are going to try to hold the air a little; feel control of your breathing and don’t be afraid to hold it for a few seconds and then exhale.
Return to your normal breathing; Let the air flow again and let your lungs and heart rate stabilize.
You have reached the end, yawn and allow your body to feel completely relaxed. You can do this breathing exercise guide if you feel that stress is consuming your mind.