RECIPE for LIFE - breathwork
- Zrinka Poljicak
- May 21
- 2 min read
Breathwork to aid Digestion
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Activity Time: 3 minutes
0 calories
What You’ll Need
Timer
Free metronome app or use this link (optional)
Headphones (optional)
Preparation - anytime before
Download a free metronome app or bookmark the link.
Activity Steps
NOTE: STOP IMMEDIATELY and return to your normal breath if you feel ill, dizzy, uncomfortable or in distress AND call for help. Consult your Doctor or practice supervised if you have any concerns. This practice should not cause discomfort.
Just prior to eating get comfortably seated, put your headphones on (if preferred) and open your metronome app/link if using. Set to 60 bpm and start it.
Set & start your timer for 3 minutes. Close your eyes or lower your eyelids to a soft gaze only if comfortable and safe to do so.
Place your attention to the area around your nostrils and notice your breath's inflow and outflow. Keep your mouth closed.
Start a counted breath using the beats of the metronome or just counting in your head.
4 counts in -- 4 counts out. Increase to 6 counts in -- 6 counts out if it feels safe & comfortable.
When you feel done or your timer indicates the 3 minutes is up, turn off your metronome app and enjoy mindfully your meal.
Tips
Keep your mouth closed.
If it's familiar and comfortable try to use a Ujjayi breath to help slow down your inhale and exhale. To do, act like you are fogging up a mirror with your breath, but with your mouth closed.
If safe & comfortable for you, you can increase your breath counts to 8 and even include holds inbetween for half the counts as your inhale/exhale. For example: 4 counts in -- 2 counts hold -- 4 counts out -- 2 counts hold ... and so on.
There are no rules, you can change your count # or gradually increase/decrease the number of counts as feels right for you throughout the set time.
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