Meditate
During meditation, your breathing should be natural. There's no need to change it in any way. Unfortunately, many of us have developed poor breathing habits due to posture, tension, pain, or stress. The implications for poor breathing can contribute to panic attacks and negatively impact our physical health. With balanced and relaxed posture, your body will naturally breathe led by the diaphragm.
There are many apps available to help you get started. Some are free but many have a fee. Most apps don't actually provide authentic mindfulness meditations, but they can be great ways to get started and grow your understanding and ability. Below are some suggested apps.
Calm provides professionally produced content. The full version comes with a fee.
Headspace provides professionally produced content. The full version comes with a fee.
Insight Timer provides professionally & user developed content. The full version comes with a fee.
Plum Village provides content that is produced by Buddhist Monks in the Plum Village Tradition. It is free.
