Breathe Right to Focus the Mind

While some breathing techniques are designed to help energize a tired body, this one below helps to calm an agitated mind. At times, calming down is the best way to focus and subtly rejuvenate your energy.

The Sipping Breath Techniqueis designed to quickly calm your body and mind, while centering your focus on the task at hand.

1. Settle into a seated position and straighten your spine.
2. Close your eyes and focus on your natural breathing pattern for a few moments.
3. When you feel ready, place your tongue firmly against the upper palate of your mouth.
4. With your next inhalation, slowly breathe in through your mouth. This will cause the incoming air to make a sipping sound.
5. Once your inhalation is complete, relax your tongue, close your mouth, and hold the breath in your lungs for as long as comfortable.
6. Release the breath through your nose.

Practice this technique 5 to 10 repetitions.
The more relaxed the state of our mind and body, the more likely we’ll focus, avoid distractions and achieve our goals in the process. Give it a try and let us know about your experience with it in the comments below.