A calming breathing exercise

Breathe & Unwind · 3 min

Longer out-breaths tell your body it's safe

Sit comfortably. Breathe in through your nose, and out slowly through your mouth. Follow the circle.

Breathe in for 4, breathe out for 6, rest for 1. Repeat 8 times.

Please also: If you feel dizzy, stop and breathe normally.

From the Quran & Sunnah

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