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Breathing exercises

Slow, structured breathing can help you settle before sleep or after a hard session. These are simple patterns to practise sitting or lying down.

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Breathing exercises 5

4-7-8 Breathing demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demo4-7-8 BreathingBeginner · No equipmentAlternate Nostril Breathing demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoAlternate Nostril BreathingBeginner · No equipmentBox Breathing demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBox BreathingBeginner · No equipmentBreath reach demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBreath reachBeginner · No equipmentCrocodile Breathing (prone diaphragmatic breathing) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCrocodile Breathing (prone diaphragmatic breathing)Beginner · No equipment

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Questions people ask

What are good breathing exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as 4-7-8 Breathing, Alternate Nostril Breathing, Box Breathing. There are 5 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.