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:

• Sit straight up or stand

• Place your hands on your stomach

• Take a deep breath and feel your hands move in and out as your

  lungs fill up with air

• Do a series of three deep breaths and feel how using your

  diaphragm instantly calms you down

Activity snacks are short bursts of physical activity!