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relaxation techniques
breathing
psychospiritual approaches
definition
deep breathing:
Notice breathing pattern, and how slow and deep breathing brings relaxation. Breathe from the abdomen, inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth, allowing the abdomen to rise and fall. Focus on the gentle rising/falling, the sounds of the breath, and the deepening sense of relaxation. If thoughts arise, no need to stop it or pursue it, simply watch it pass in and out of the mind, as an observer. Focus can be facilitated by counting inbreaths as "one" and outbreaths as "two". (Bry, p. 34)
controlled breathing:
This is a method to bring controlled anxiety. Start to let out long, slow exhalations through the mouth and take in normal, not exaggerated, inhalations through the nose. Don't take in big, deep inhalations which could lead to hyperventilation or more anxiety.
(Epstein, p. 59)
see:
behavior modification techniques
healing power of meditation
imagery: precautions
Tai Qi as a healing art
relaxation techniques (continued)
footnotes