Figure 8 Bilateral Stimulation Breathing Technique to Relieve Stress

Bilateral stimulation is a powerful technique for releasing stress, trauma and anxiety. It refers to the alternating stimulation of the right and left hemispheres of the brain and can be accomplished with eye movements, sounds and sensory stimulation.The Figure 8 is performed by following your finger or pen held directly in front of the bridge of your nose to start, then moving upwards to trace an 8 lying on its’ side, while following with your eyes. Repeat this three times with each hand, then both hands held together.