#BaptistHealthy In Motion: Power of Breath

De-stress, focus and wind down with these simple breathing techniques that can help lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, lower stress and improve sleep. You can do them any time of the day.

Chantis Mantilla, community health manager at Baptist Health South Florida, recommends you start slow with a few seconds of breathing breaks, and work your way toward longer periods of time, taking the time to breath and focus.

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[The Power of Breath]
[Overall benefits]
[Lower blood pressure]
[Reduce anxiety]
[Improve sleep]
[Lower stress]

[Image of trainer mediating]
[Rise and shine 1:1:1 breathing]
[Close eyes]
[Tilt head down]
[Breathe through the nose]
[Fill lungs]
[Bend elbows]
[Recommendation:]
[Aim for 9-second breaths; inhale, pause and exhale for the same length of time.]
[1:1:1]

[Image of trainer sitting on a chair]
[Belly breathing]
[Shoulders back]
[Both hands on belly]
[Back straight]
[Feet flat on floor]
[Recommendation:]
[Repeat 10 times slowly]

[Image of trainer lying on the floor on her back]
[Wind-down breathing]
[Left hand on chest]
[Right hand on belly]
[Legs apart and relaxed]
[Recommendation:]
[Lie down comfortably on a mat or bed; inhale and exhale for 10-20 min before bedtime]

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