Box breathing with Keri Miller on World Yoga Day

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Benefits of Box Breathing
Box breathing can be useful in many situations such as:

It can help you cope with panic and stress when feeling overwhelmed. Counting helps to take the focus from the panic-producing situation enabling you to handle and control your response.
Helps you to sleep when you are having insomnia.
Helps to control hyperventilation as you can instruct your lungs to breathe rhythmically.
Helps you refocus when you are having a busy or stressful day.
Eases panic and worry.
Keeps you calm while preparing for the day.
When making a big decision.
Lowers blood pressure and decreases Cortisol — a stress hormone — which can improve your mood.
21 Jun 2021 1AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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