Relaxation Techniques

This breathing technique involves giving each breath, both inhale and exhale, a specific count.

As you inhale a deep breath, think to yourself "1".

As you slowly exhale that breath, think to yourself "2".

As you inhale the next deep breath, think to yourself "3", and as you slowly exhale that breath, think to yourself "4".

Continue this count for a few minutes, increasing the count with each inhale and exhale until you reach a count of 50 or 100.

We recommend that this technique be used in conjunction with the Insight CD for relaxation, stress reduction, deep meditation, and many other benefits.

This breathing technique is designed to relax the body by making sure you are breathing as deeply as possible. Most people breathe by moving the chest rather than the diaphragm. Practicing the Belly Breathing technique will help you learn to breathe more deeply by moving the diaphragm.

Place a hand on your abdomen, below your navel. Inhale slowly and deeply, feeling your abdomen rise beneath your hand as you fill with air.

Exhale slowly, feeling your hand sink inward as you use your diaphragm to push the air out.

Continue to breathe this way, focusing on using your diaphragm instead of your chest to move the air in and out of your body.

We recommend that this technique be used in conjunction with the Insight CD for relaxation, stress reduction, deep meditation, and many other benefits.