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Understanding Box Breathing
Box Breathing, also known as square breathing, is a conscious breathing technique designed to reduce the fight or flight response. This method involves inhaling, holding, exhaling, and pausing for equal counts, which helps stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and promote relaxation.
Steps of Box Breathing
Get Comfortable: Sit with back support and feet on the floor.
Inhale: Breathe in through the nose for a count of four.
Hold: Pause and hold the breath for four counts.
Exhale: Slowly breathe out for four counts.
Pause: Hold the breath again for four counts.
Repeating this process several times can induce a sense of calmness. Practicing for five minutes or longer, adjusting the count for comfort, can maximize the benefits.
Scientific Basis of Box Breathing
Box Breathing activates the body’s natural relaxation response. Deep, slow breathing engages the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering heart rate and blood pressure while releasing muscle tension. This practice helps individuals feel more relaxed and grounded, gaining control over their emotions.
Integrating Box Breathing into Daily Routines
Regular practice is crucial for making Box Breathing effective. Five minutes of daily practice, either in the morning to start the day calmly or in the evening to unwind, can significantly reduce stress levels. Additionally, mini-sessions during moments of high stress can provide immediate relief.
Enhancing Therapy with Box Breathing and Hypnotherapy
Clients at Faster Therapy benefit from combining Box Breathing with hypnotherapy and Havening techniques. This blend helps resolve underlying anxiety-causing thoughts and reactions, promoting a relaxed state of mind and body.
How Anxiety Hypnotherapy Works
Faster Therapy's approach to anxiety hypnotherapy involves exploring the root causes of anxiety and stress. Deeply relaxing hypnosis sessions alleviate stress and anxiety, offering positive suggestions to the subconscious mind and empowering clients to manage anxiety more effectively.
Availability
Faster Therapy offers personalised treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Adam Lazarou collaborates with clients to develop customised strategies that promote quick and effective change. A free initial consultation is available to discuss specific situations and potential treatment plans.
Contact:
Adam Lazarou
Faster Therapy
020 3540 4251
[email protected]
www.fastertherapy.com
About Faster Therapy
Faster Therapy, based in Cardiff, specialises in online hypnotherapy and Havening techniques for anxiety and stress management. The company focuses on personalised, client-centered care to help individuals achieve their mental health goals and improve their quality of life through effective therapeutic techniques.
Andreas Lazarou
Faster Therapy
+44 20 3540 4251
[email protected]
