This video explains the concept of deep breathing, its benefits in reducing stress and anxiety, and guides viewers through a quick practice of the 4-4-6 deep breathing technique. It emphasizes the importance of conscious breathing in maintaining mental well-being.

What is deep breathing and how does it help you? Deep breathing is a relaxation technique performed by slowly controlling your breath through your nose to fill your entire lungs with air, and then releasing the air slowly. This practice can be done quickly and quietly at any time to help provide immediate relief from symptoms of anxiety, tension, or stress. When relaxed, it's normal to take long, deep breaths. However, when you're stressed, breathing may become more rapid and shallow without you even realizing it. Additionally, habits like sucking in your stomach in social settings might cause shallow, rapid breathing and put your body in a stressful state. Conscious deep breathing practice reverses this, sending signals to your brain to calm your body. Deep breathing can feel unnatural and uncomfortable at first. However, by changing the way you breathe, your body can reduce the amount of stress it feels in the moment. In this video, we'll go through a quick and shortened practice of the 4-4-6 deep breathing technique to give you a basic understanding. You will have access to the full instructions following the video. Let's start. Make sure you're in a comfortable position. First, inhale through your nose or mouth for 4 seconds. Then, hold the air in your lungs for 4 seconds. And finally, exhale slowly for 6 seconds. Repeat this practice until you feel more relaxed.