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Deep Breathing (Dirgha Pranayama)

Find a comfortable position and place one hand on your abdomen and the other on your chest. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. Repeat for several minutes, focusing on the sensation of your breath.

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4-7-8 Breathing (Chaturanga Pranayama)

Sit in a relaxed position with your back straight. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose for a count of 4. Hold your breath for a count of 7. Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of 8. Repeat this cycle for a few minutes.

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Visualize a square shape and trace its outline mentally. Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of 4 as you trace one side of the square. Hold your breath for a count of 4 as you trace the second side. Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of 4 as you trace the third side. Hold your breath again for a count of 4 as you trace the fourth side. Repeat the cycle for several minutes.

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Box Breathing (Mandala Pranayama)

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Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana Pranayama)

Close the right nostril with the right thumb, inhale deeply through the left nostril, close the left nostril with the right ring finger, exhale through the right nostril, inhale through the right nostril, close the right nostril with the right thumb again, and exhale through the left nostril. Repeat this cycle for several minutes.

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Belly Breathing (Nabhi Pranayama)

Lie down on your back with your knees bent and place your hands on your abdomen. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. Focus on the sensation of your abdomen rising and falling with each breath. Repeat.

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Counted Breathing (Sankhya Pranayama)

Inhale deeply through your nose, counting silently from 1 to 4. Hold your breath, counting from 1 to 4. Exhale slowly through your mouth, counting from 1 to 4. Hold your breath again, counting from 1 to 4. Repeat.

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Progressive Relaxation Breathing (Shavasana Pranayama)

Find a comfortable position and close your eyes. Inhale deeply and tense the muscles in your face, holding for a few seconds. Exhale and release the tension, repeating the process for other muscle groups in body.

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Humming Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama)

Sit comfortably with your eyes closed. Place your fingers gently on your closed eyelids.Inhale deeply through your nose. As you exhale, make a humming sound like a bee, allowing the sound to resonate in your head. Repeat for several breaths, focusing on the soothing sound and vibration.

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Equal Breathing (SAMA VRITTI Pranayama)

Sit comfortably and relax your body. Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of 4. Exhale through your nose for the same count of 4. Repeat this equal duration for both inhalation and exhalation. Gradually increase the count if it feels comfortable.

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Find a peaceful place and sit in a relaxed position. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. As you inhale, imagine breathing in calmness and positivity. As you exhale, imagine releasing any tension, stress, or anxiety. Visualize yourself in a peaceful and serene setting, such as a beach or a forest, and focus on the details of your surroundings as you continue your breathing.

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Visualization Breathing (Trataka Pranayama)

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Remember that everyone's experience with breathing exercises may vary. It's important to find the techniques that work best for you and practice them regularly to experience the full benefits.  If you have severe or persistent anxiety, it's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional.

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