Breathing Exercises for Anxiety: Day 25 Break the Anxiety Cycle

Apr 29, 2024

Explore effective breathing exercises like deep breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, box breathing, and belly breathing to combat anxiety. Learn how these techniques empower you to regain control over anxiety symptoms and enhance your mental well-being. Discover the significance of breathing practices in reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation through gentle breathing exercises. Enhance resilience and calm anxiety by incorporating breathing exercises into your daily routine for stress reduction.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Breathing Techniques for Anxiety Management and Heart Rate Variability

02:19 • 5min

Exploring the Connection Between Breathing and Anxiety Relief

06:59 • 2min

Breathing Techniques for Anxiety Management

08:41 • 9min

Enhancing Resilience and Calming Anxiety through Breathing Exercises

17:16 • 1min

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In this video, you'll explore effective breathing exercises and a deep breathing technique to combat anxiety. We will talk about deep breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, box breathing and belly breathing. By focusing on deep breathing and other techniques, it empowers you to regain control over anxiety symptoms, enhancing your mental well-being for daily life.

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