Box Breathing (“Sama Vritti”)

Description

Sit cross-legged on the floor or on a support, and lengthen your spine while relaxing your shoulders. Rest your hands on your knees, palms facing down. Inhale slowly for a count of four, then hold your breath with your lungs full for a count of four. Then exhale for a count of four, and hold your breath with your lungs empty for a count of four. Perform several complete cycles slowly and steadily, for the duration indicated by your physical therapist.

Settings

Equipment

No Equipment

Positions

Seated

Difficulty

Easy

Movement

Breathing