๐ฅ WEEKLY BREATHING CHALLENGE๐ฅ
Aug 11, 2026 1:02 am
Happy Monday, !
Ready to feel more relaxed and calm? This week's challenge can help make that happen in just a minute or two every day.
โ Welcome to your 4-7-8 Breathing Break Challenge. ๐ง
This is one of my favorite techniques to de-stress during the day. And not only will it help you de-stressโฆ
But you'll feel firsthand how your breath affects your mood almost immediately.
A couple of quick breathing facts:
When you're anxious or upset, your breathing can get rapid and shallow. This increases heart rate and muscle tension โฆ and can make you feel worse.
When you're calm and relaxed, you breathe more slowly and deeply - which can increase your sense of calm. It also can lower your heart rate & blood pressure.
๐กBasically, breathing slowly and deeply sends a message to your brain to CHILL OUT - and your brain then sends this message to the rest of your body.
Here's how to do the 4-7-8 Breathing Break:
Sit or stand comfortably, with your shoulders back, to allow your chest and belly to expand and contract with your breath.
Take a slow, deep inhale through your nose. Count to 4 as you inhale.
Hold your breath for a 7-count.
Exhale for an 8-count.
Repeat this 3-5 times. You'll feel your whole body relaxing!
(Extra credit: do this 3x a day)
Here are some benefits:
Less physical tension
A sense of almost immediate inner calmness
Feeling more "centered"
Who is with me this week for the 4-7-8 Challenge? ๐๐
Keep up the good work,
Coach Lu
Ludwight Rigueur, SMTh, SMTr, LMT, BMP, Qigong Instructor
Rigueur Soma Performance
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