Hypnosis Breathing Techniques and Why They Matter
There’s a reason that so many cultures—from the East to the West—place emphasis on breathing as a means of self-healing. Focusing on your breath is beneficial for the body and the mind, and in both the short- and long-term!
There are so many breathing techniques you can employ during meditation, when you’re upset, when you need to calm a scattered mind… or during a pre-hypnosis routine.
Yes,
hypnosis breathing is an invaluable tool to improve your response. I couldn’t begin to list every technique that’s out there, but I’ve picked a few below that you might try out when you want to prepare your mind and body for a session.
5 breathing techniques to try
The below techniques are meant to be practiced continually for several minutes at a time and more than once a day. I would recommend picking one and doing it for 5 to 10 minutes, twice a day. But if you feel like you want to do more than that, feel free! Just pace yourself if you start to feel lightheaded doing some of the deeper breathing techniques below.
- Just breathe! That’s right, this one is not complicated. You breathe as you would any other time. What matters with this technique is to focus your mind on your breathing and to become aware of your breathing, not allowing your mind to wander. It’s all about inner focus.
- Abdominal breathing. Take deep, slow breaths, pulling the breath down into your diaphragm with each inhalation. The best way to ensure you’re doing this right is to lie down and place your hand on your stomach. When you take a deep breath into your diaphragm, your stomach will rise, not your chest.
- Alternate nostril breathing. Press your finger against your right nostril, plugging it, and take a deep breath through the left nostril. Then plug the left nostril and exhale from your right nostril. Repeat, continuing to alternate the nostrils.
- 4-7-8 breathing. Exhale all your breath, making a soft sighing or whooshing sound. Then, close your mouth, slowly inhale through your nostrils, and count to four in your head. Hold that breath for seven counts. Finally, exhale completely for a count of eight, again making that sighing or whooshing sound. Repeat the same cycle.
- Holding your breath intermittently. Exhale all your breath. Inhale slowly until you can’t inhale any more. Now hold that air in your lungs for about three seconds. Slowly release, emptying out all the air. Hold your breath for another three seconds. Then slowly inhale again, and repeat.
How do these breathing techniques benefit you?
Countless benefits to your mind and body have been observed as a result of practicing more mindful breathing. Here are a few:
- Increased mental tranquility
- Decreased stress
- Relief of pain
- Lower blood pressure
- Increased energy
- Improved lung function
How hypnosis breathing improves response
Just as breathing techniques will aid you in meditation, they will aid you in hypnosis. That’s because a relaxed body and a tranquil mind will naturally improve your hypnotic response, making it easier for you to achieve a trance. Calming yourself can also help you overcome hypnotic resistance, if that’s an issue for you.
I hope you try out these hypnosis breathing techniques and start to see the wonderful benefits that they can bring! If you’re new to hypnosis or new to my site,
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For More Information:
I have additional blogs on this topic. Please read:
Facts About Hypnosis
Tips On Writing Goals – which covers some great information about how the subconscious mind works
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