We might experience moments where we’ve gotten angry - maybe even enough to affect our mood for the rest of our day. Though anger is an emotion as necessary as happiness, we sometimes need tips to calm ourselves down and refocus our attention on what’s important. Here are some breathing techniques to calm you down:
Nose breathing (The Three-Part Breath)
The key is to do it slowly and evenly to produce a sense of serenity and balance.
First, sit tall and inhale, bringing your breath deep into your abdomen (try placing a hand on your diaphragm or abdomen to make sure you’re breathing deeply enough), then into your rib cage, and finally into your chest and throat.
Exhale completely and let negative thoughts and emotions go.
Try to make the length of time you take to inhale the same as you exhale.
Relaxation breath
This is a slow-paced technique used to induce a state of deep relaxation. It can also be utilised for stress and anger in daily life.
First, lie comfortably on your back and relax your body from any tension.
Place your right hand on your chest and your left hand on the upper part of your abdomen.
Breathe so only your left-hand rises during the inhale and falls during the exhale.
Your right hand should remain virtually motionless. Make sure to give equal amounts of time to the inhale and exhale.
