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Breath Work Technique: Filling the Belly and Box Breathing
Different breath work techniques suit different comfort levels. For beginners, focusing on filling the belly is recommended. Box breathing, involving a four-second inhale, hold, exhale, and hold technique, popularized by the Navy Seals, is beneficial for those more comfortable with breath work. The aim is to find a technique that feels sustainable and comfortable, avoiding stressful breathing patterns like shallow breathing while distracted. A study coined 'email apnea' highlights how stressful activities like scrolling through emails can lead to shallow and rapid breathing, emphasizing the importance of mindful breathing techniques over passive breathing habits associated with relaxation triggers.
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