Breathing Break - Pause To Reset

Let's take a minute to pause and reset,

Focusing in on our breath.

This is a short breathing break to interrupt stress and help you refocus.

Sit or stand comfortably,

Let your shoulders relax and drop away from your ears and let's take a calming breath together.

Inhale slowly through the nose for a count of 4,

2,

3,

4.

Now hold your breath for 4,

2,

3,

4.

And exhale through the mouth slowly for 6,

2,

3,

4,

5,

6.

Let's try that again.

Inhale for 4,

2,

3,

4.

Now hold your breath for 4,

2,

3,

4.

And exhale for 6,

2,

3,

4,

5,

6.

Now one more time,

Inhale,

Hold.

And exhale for 6,

2,

3,

4.

And as you breathe,

Notice where in your body you might be holding tension,

Is it your jaw,

Your shoulders,

Your stomach?

Let go just a little more with each inhale and each exhale.

You're allowed to pause,

Even if it's just for a few minutes.

This breath is always here for you.

Take one final breath in and release it with a sigh.

And now you're ready to return,

Just a little more calm and a little more focused.