Why practice Mindful Breathing?
Mindfulness centers around being present in the moment, aware of how your mind and body feel, and acknowledging your thoughts without judgment. Want to give it a try? Blowing bubbles is a fun and easy way to do so!
Mindful breathing can help to:
- Reduce anxiety and stress
- Relieve pain
- Increase alertness
- Boost immune system
- Regulate emotions
Practice Bubble Breathing Guide
- Open your bubble bottle and remove the bubble wand.
- Take a deep breath and hold it for a moment.
- Breath out slowly through the bubble wand, blowing the bubbles. Pay attention to your exhale and bubbles it creates.
- Imagine the bubbles as stressors or anxieties that float away with each breath.
- Repeat!
Sources:
Alderman, L. (2016, November 9). Breathe. exhale. repeat: The benefits of controlled breathing. The New York Times. Retrieved November 3, 2021, from https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/well/mind/breathe-exhale-repeat-the-benefits-of-controlled-breathing.html.
Laderer, A. (2020, June 22). How to practice mindful breathing and the proven benefits that it offers. Insider. Retrieved November 3, 2021, from https://www.insider.com/why-is-mindful-breathing-important.