Welcome!

How are you? Well, it’s been lovely to enjoy some warm, sunny weather here in the UK. I find that it does become easier to deal with anxiety when the sun is shining! Of course, sun also helps generate Vitamin D in the body which is believed to aid good balance - which leads me neatly into this month’s article. I’ve given you a sneak preview of one of the 23 anxiety management techniques outlined in The Complete Anxiety Management Toolkit.

As usual, I would welcome your comments and feedback - you can email me at karen@breakfreefromanxiety.co.uk.

Warm regards,
Karen

Are You Balanced?

Balance is important in every aspect of life – breathing is no exception! You can bring your breathing into balance with this simple yogic exercise. Alternate nostril breathing helps you to keep both sides of the brain in balance which positively affects all aspects of your life. Yogic breathing exercises help you to control your breathing which in turn helps you to control your anxiety. The exercise below aids relaxation, calms the mind and improves concentration.

Sit comfortably in a cross-legged position on the floor or on your knees. Keep your spine and neck straight, but not tense. Do not lean forward.

Place a cushion under the buttocks or the knees if you need more support. Rest the left hand on your left knee.

Start by breathing out completely using both nostrils.

Then close your right nostril with your thumb and breathe in slowly and deeply through the left nostril for a count of 8.

Hold the breath for a few, comfortable seconds; then press your thumb against the left nostril and breathe out slowly and fully through the right nostril for a count of 8.

Inhale slowly and deeply through the right nostril, still holding the left nostril shut for a count of 8. Then press your thumb against the left nostril and exhale through the left nostril for a count of 8.

Repeat the sequence 5 times.

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The Complete Anxiety Management Toolkit is my comprehensive guide to learning how to manage your anxiety. Take positive action NOW to manage your anxiety! The toolkit includes 23 techniques and tips to help you manage your anxiety alongside a step by step guide to put it all into practice. Don’t wait, change your life today!

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Karen Field, Personal Development Coach, founder of http://www.breakfreefromanxiety.co.uk helps people to learn to manage their anxiety to create a life free from stress. To sign up for her free mini e-course, visit http://www.breakfreefromanxiety.co.uk.

Disclaimer

I am not a medical professional. If you have any doubts about the suitability of these techniques or if you have any pre-existing medical conditions; please consult your doctor first.

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