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Simple Stress Reduction Tip by YOGA at Salem St Studio

Breathe, Breathe Breathe!!  Deep Abdominal Breathing is the easiest way to reduce stress.  
How it’s done: With one hand on the chest and the other on the belly, take a deep breath in through the nose, ensuring the diaphragm (not the chest) inflates with enough air to create a stretch in the lungs. Try deep, slow breaths start with 5 mins 3 times a day, each day to experience immediate reductions to heart rate and blood pressure.  Doing this for a few consecutive weeks will increase the benefits and relax the entire body on a deeper level making peace and serenity more accessible to your mind and body.
Keep it simple!  


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