BREATHING FOR RELAXATION
Lennie talked to us about the importance of using exercise for relaxation instead of only for work. Breathing for relaxation helps you wind down and relax after a stressful day. The diaphragm is a muscle in our body that we don’t use often enough. It helps us to breathe, and allows our lungs to fill up with air.
Practice using your diaphragm:
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Sit straight up or stand
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Place your hands on your stomach
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Take a deep breath and feel your hands move in and out as your
lungs fill up with air
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Do a series of three deep breaths and feel how using your
diaphragm instantly calms you down
