Calm your anxiety with these 3 breathing techniques

The rising number of coronavirus cases worldwide has created a sense of panic among the people. This anxiety continues to increase every time the death toll rises. In light of the prevailing situation, it is understandable to get anxious. But it is even crucial to stay calm at the time of a global emergency. Anxiety and panic is not the solution to this problem. It will only add to your woes. It can disturb your mental peace and weaken your immune system, making you more prone to the infection. It is best to keep yourself busy to break the anxiety spiral. Spend time with your family, look for new hobbies, workout and BREATHE.

Breathing exercises help to calm your anxiety and restore your mental peace. If you think that you are feeling quite anxious lately then you should try these breathing exercises.

How to do it:

Step 1: Sit down comfortably on the ground with your spine erect. With your right thumb close the right nostril and inhale slowly through the left.

Step 2: Close your left nostril with your ring and little finger to hold the breath for 2-3 seconds.

Step 3: Open your right nostril and exhale.

Step 4: Then breathe in with your right nostril and close it with your thumb. Again open your left nostril and exhale. Repeat this 8-10 times.

How to do it:

Step 1: Lie down on the ground or your bed comfortably.

Step 2: Close your eyes, mouth and gently breathe in through your nose for a count of six seconds.

Step 3: Now exhale through your nose for six seconds, allowing the air to leave your body slowly. Continue this for 10 minutes.

How to do it:

Step 1: Lie down comfortably on the floor or the bed with a pillow beneath your knees and head.

Step 2: Put one hand above the belly button and the other hand on the heart.

Step 3: Breathe in through your nose, noticing how stomach move as you breathe. Your stomach will be still.

Step 4: Exhale through your mouth engaging your stomach muscles to push the air out of the belly. Do this for 5-10 minutes .