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Monday, July 6, 2009

Stress Reduction Techniques - Deep Breathing

Meditation is a wonderful way to reduce stress. Deep breathing slows your heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and boosts your immune system. A good exercise to try is to breathe in for a count of 4, hold for a count of 4,and exhale for a count of 4 When you breathe be sure to inhale deeply so that your belly rises, not just your chest.

Meditation helps your mind to banish repetitive thoughts and bring your mind and body to a state of peace and rest. There are many ways to meditate from guided sessions to walking meditations. Check out some of my earlier posts tagged Meditation 101.

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