It is always recommended we ‘take a deep breath’ when we are trying to calm down. I love the reminder, but it’s often just a quick ‘sip’ high up near the throat.
I’ve found it more important to concentrate on the exhale, to first take a deep breath then exhale longer than it took to inhale. Let the exhale expel so much air, there isn’t anywhere else to go, then add a slow inhale.
Worth a try?
