Fury Release through Explosive Breaths
Materials Needed:
To Support Feeling:
Furious
How to Do It
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and take a deep breath in. As you exhale, forcefully push the air out of your lungs with an explosive 'ha!' sound, engaging your diaphragm and abdominal muscles. Repeat this explosive breath several times, gradually increasing the intensity and volume. Allow each breath to carry out your anger, leaving you feeling lighter and more in control.
Why It Works
Explosive breathing is a powerful way to release pent-up energy and tension. The forceful exhalation helps to expel the anger from your body, while the rhythmic breathing pattern promotes a sense of calm and control after the release.
Guided Practice
Stand or sit in a position where you feel stable. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, noticing the air filling your lungs and the sensation of your breath moving through your body. There may be a sense of heat or tightness.
Visualize any anger or frustration you may be holding onto. Feel where it resides in your body—perhaps in your jaw, your fists, or your stomach. Take a deep breath in, and on the exhale, release it with a powerful, explosive breath—like a forceful "ha!" notice how it feels to expel this energy—perhaps a sense of release, a lightness in your chest, or a tingling in your hands. As you continue with these explosive breaths, imagine releasing the fury or anger completely. Visualize it as a dark, heavy cloud being blown away by the force of your breath. You might notice familiar images or thoughts of anger lifting away, or feel new insights about your own strength and capacity to release. Stay with these sensations, using the breath as a powerful tool for transformation. Allow this release to help you feel more calm and centered. Perhaps you feel a sense of emptiness where the anger once was, ready to be filled with something new and positive. Notice any insights or realizations that come up as you continue this practice. When you feel ready, slow the explosive breaths down and take a few more deep breaths, allowing your body to relax. Notice how your body feels now—whether there is a sense of calm, emptiness, or perhaps a renewed connection to your own power to release. Allow yourself to stay with this feeling for a few more moments, enjoying the sensation of release. When you are ready, gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of calm and strength with you into your day.