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What Is Control Breathing ?
Controlled breathing (also called deep breathing or conscious breathing) is the practice of intentionally regulating your breath—how deeply, how slowly, and how rhythmically you inhale and exhale. It’s commonly used in yoga, meditation, sports, and stress management techniques.
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How It's Done:
Examples of controlled breathing include:
Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4.
4-7-8 Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8.
Diaphragmatic Breathing: Breathing deeply into the belly rather than shallow breaths in to the chest.
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Benefits of Controlled Breathing:
1. Reduces Stress & Anxiety
Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-digest mode).
Lowers cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
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