VLOG: Abdominal (Diaphragmatic) Breathing for Stress Reduction, with Dr. Eileen Yager
This stress reduction breath, abdominal breathing, is naturally done by babies and infants. It can be very relaxing and can be done sitting, standing, or lying down.
When people are upset, angry, frightened, in pain, confused—the breath usually gets faster and shallow.
By taking control of the breath and slowing it down, relaxation can occur in as little as two minutes or less.
Inhale slowly, expand and push your abdomen out.
Exhale with no pause, drop your shoulders, and allow your abdomen to contract.
Repeat for 5-7 breaths or up to 2 minutes if desired.
Your breath may naturally slow down. You can repeat as needed.
If you do this lying down, you may put a small pillow under your knees.If you have a stuffed animal, you can put it on your abdomen and make it move up as you inhale, and down as you exhale.
Watch on CHYP’s YouTube Channel: VLOG: Abdominal (Diaphragmatic) Breathing for Stress Reduction, with Dr. Eileen Yager
