Stress Reducing Breathing Technique

I found this breathing technique somewhere in my readings and I thought I'd share it with everyone. It is supposed to be a stress reducer by slowing the heart rate, relaxing the muscles, and increasing those endorphins. This is one method for handling stress.

So when you are frazzled and need a moment, take that moment to breathe.

1) Breathe in slowly, for a count to 4.

2) Hold the breath for a count to 4.

3) Exhale slowly through pursed lips, for a count to 4.

4) Rest for a count to 4 without exhaling.

5) Take 2 normal breaths and repeat the process.

6) Repeat as many times as you need to.