How to Box Breathe - Demonstration

Box Breathing is an exercise often used by the military to bring a sense of calm and composure while simultaneously remaining alert. It is a very simple exercise to implement. Start by breathing in gently and slowly through your nose for 2 seconds and then hold your breath for 2 seconds.

Next, breathe out through your nose for 2 seconds and then hold your breath for 2 seconds. Finally, breathe in through your nose for 2 seconds. You shouldn't hear your breathing during this exercise.

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[johndalglish]

Box breathing is usually 4 in hold 4 out 4 hold out 4

[grime]

People saying its too fast, this man is somewhat of an expert on breathing lol he knows the right pace, look at Andrew Weil in the 478 method he also breaths the method at a fast pace!

[michaeldeluca]

Hi Patrick.
Firstly I would like to say Thank you very much for these informative & helpful videos.
Can I ask, as a person who has suffered all my life with anxiety & depression are there any specific breathing techniques that you would personally recommend to help alleviate, calm, relax my body & mind?

Thanks again Patrick for sharing your knowledge of breathwork.

[flyingyoga]

What's the difference in using a rhythm of 2 / 5 or 8 in this box breathing technique?

[Mr.Miyagu]

I do 5 seconds or longer, because this is too fast...