The 8 Stroke Breath for Energy and Stress Release
Posture: Sit in any comfortable meditative posture with a straight spine, chin in, chest lifted. Eyes: Close your eyes. Breath: Concentrate on your breath. Inhale through the nose in eight equal strokes. Exhale through the nose in one deep and powerful stroke. Time: Continue for 11 minutes. To Finish: Inhale deeply, hold the breath 5-10 seconds, and exhale. Inhale deeply, hold the breath 15-20 seconds and roll your shoulders. Exhale powerfully. Inhale deeply, hold the breath 15-20 seconds, and this time roll your shoulders as fast as you can. Exhale and relax.