🦉 DO 3 MINUTES OF BREATHING EXERCISES BEFORE BED
Why is this important?
Engaging in breathing exercises is the most effective way of relaxing your body. Relaxation is important when preparing for bed. Belly breathing in particular, will help get rid of the stress and worries of the day. Excess stress and worries can prevent you from falling asleep, and can also prevent your muscles from relaxing while you sleep. Breathing exercises will also help improve your mindfulness and overall happiness.
💡Practical tip:
Combine your breathing exercises with some light stretching and positive reflection as part of your going-to-bed routine.
7 steps to start breathing exercises and improve your evening routine:
Try to take some deep belly breaths before you go to bed and build this up to a 3-minute routine. The video below provides 7 steps you can take to help you make this habit part of your day.
You can also click on the link here for a more detailed written explanation. The information will allow you to dissect your routine and then start making improvements.
Additional helpful resources:
Learning diaphragmatic breathing, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, James Nestor
