"Breathe deeply, until sweet air extinguishes the burn of fear in your lungs and every breath is a beautiful refusal to become anything less than infinite." -D. Antoinette Foy
4-7-8 Breathing Exercise:
Breathe in for 4 seconds
Hold your breath for 7 seconds
Slowly breathe out for 8 seconds
Repeat this at least 3 times to help lower your heart rate and relax.
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Try to relax with this Japanese Shiatsu Technique:
Use the thumb on your right hand to apply pressure to the middle of your left palm; press that area for 30-60 seconds.
With your palm still facing up, pull all four fingers of your left hand back with your right hand to stretch them; release after 5 seconds.
Massage the inside of your entire left palm with your right thumb for 30-60 seconds.
Flip your hand over and massage the top of your wrist in circular motions for another 30-60 seconds.
Switch your hands and repeat the exercise.
Benefits of deep breathing:
It lowers blood pressure
Your energy levels will increase
It aids in relieving pain
Lowers cortisol (primary stress hormone)
Improves immunity (helps your body fight sickness)