Deep Breathing

• What is deep breathing ?

  • Deep breathing is a physical body (somatic) technique
• • The body should be relaxed and relatively still
• • The lungs should be filled with air during ventilation using a slow and controlled inhalation of breath
• • The exhale should be controlled and slow to release air from the lungs
• • This should be repeated several times to focus the mind and reach optimal arousal levels
• deep breathing example

  • A footballer may do this before taking a penalty