Circular Breathing
Materials Needed:
To Support Feeling:
Stressed
How to Do It
Begin by taking a deep breath in through your nose, filling your lungs completely. As you reach the top of your inhale, gently close your mouth and start to exhale through your nose. While exhaling, immediately inhale again through your nose, creating a continuous flow of breath. Focus on the seamless transition between inhaling and exhaling, allowing the breath to flow in a circular pattern.
Why It Works
This breathing technique calms the mind and reduces stress through continuous breathing.
Guided Practice
Take a moment to settle into a comfortable position. Close your eyes if it feels right, and let your breath flow naturally. Feel the ground beneath you and imagine that with each breath, you are drawing strength and stability up from the earth.
Allow each breath to soften your body and bring calm to your mind. Close your eyes and bring your attention to your breath, feeling the natural rhythm of your inhale and exhale. Begin to breathe in a circular pattern — inhale smoothly through your nose and then exhale smoothly through your mouth, without any pause between breaths. Feel the continuous flow of air moving in and out, creating a gentle, unbroken circle of breath. As you continue circular breathing, imagine each breath forming a loop within your body, flowing in through your nose, down into your lungs, and out through your mouth. Notice the sensations of this continuous breath — perhaps a cooling sensation in your throat, a steady rhythm in your chest, or a calming flow throughout your body. Stay with these sensations, letting the breath guide you deeper into relaxation. You might feel a sense of lightness, a softening of tension, or a gentle clearing of your mind. Allow these feelings to unfold naturally, without any need to change or control them. Visualize the breath as a soft circle of light moving within you, with each inhale drawing in fresh energy and each exhale releasing anything you no longer need. Feel how this circular motion brings balance and harmony to your body and mind, a soothing loop that brings you into a deeper state of peace. Notice how your body responds to this pattern, perhaps with a sense of openness, a greater awareness, or a calm energy spreading throughout. When you feel ready, slowly return to your natural breathing pattern, taking a few more deep breaths and noticing how your body feels. Observe any changes in your physical or emotional state — perhaps more balanced, more at peace, or simply more attuned to your breath. Gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of calm and flow with you into your day, feeling centered and connected to your breathing rhythm.