Tips to Integrating Breathwork into Your Daily Routine

Breathwork is a practice unlike any other. It requires no equipment or prior experience. All you need is a few moments to consciously control the depth and rhythm of your breathing. From box breathing to alternate nostril breathing, there are so many techniques out there for you to explore. The best part? Any one of them can fit into your day, no matter how packed it may be.

Let’s explore how you can create a daily breathwork routine with these practical breathwork tips and tricks.

Start with Simple Deep Breathing Exercises

When you are ready to begin, start a couple of minutes of simple breathing exercises. One of our favorites is box breathing. It is just inhaling for 4 seconds, holding the air for 4 seconds, then exhaling for 4 seconds. Some breathwork tips to keep in mind:

• Close your eyes to block out distractions
• Sit or lie down with your back straight
• Inhale and exhale slowly through your nose
• If 4 seconds feels too long, reduce it to 3 seconds

Set Aside Dedicated Time Each Day

To build a breathwork habit, pick a specific time for practice and stick to it. Having a regular schedule helps set breathwork better into your day-to-day activities. You can even set a reminder on your phone so you don’t forget.

Some easy times to do breathwork include:

• When you wake
• Right after breakfast
• During a lunch break
• Just before bedtime

Have a Deep Breathing Spot

You don’t need an entire room for breathwork – just a space in your home where you can practice without distractions. Some ways you can enhance the deep breathing mood include:

• Dimming the lights
• Lighting a fragrant candle
• Playing soft music
• Turning off or silencing your phone

Combine Breathwork with Other Practices

One of the great things about breathwork is how easily it blends with other activities. Say you already do daily cardio, strength training, yoga, or meditation. Just add 5 to 10 minutes of everyday deep breathing to the beginning or end.

You can even integrate breathwork into the mundane! Waiting in line at the coffee shop? Do a couple of minutes of deep breathing! This multitasking approach makes it a lot easier to maintain a daily breathwork routine and practice throughout the day.

Track Your Progress and Adjust

Another way you can build a daily breathwork routine is by keeping a journal or using a tracking app. It will help you visualize your progress and stay motivated. Along with tracking the days you practice, you can note down:

• How you feel before and after the breathing exercises
• The breathwork technique you tried and how you found it
• Any changes in your mood, focus, stress levels, or sleep patterns

Based on this information, you can adjust your routine to find what works best for you and your lifestyle.

Embrace Daily Breathwork with Elemental Rhythms

Remember, no matter how filled your schedule may be, there is always a bit of time for breathwork. Having said that, there is no harm in getting a little extra help. So, if you’re finding it hard to stay consistent, why not join a breathwork community of like-minded individuals?

At Elemental Rhythm, you can find structured support and healing space to learn breathwork, share experiences, and stay inspired. Become a Breathwork member and gain instant access to:

• All Breathwork Courses
• All Mind Work Courses
• Private Members Groups
• Online Community Forums
• Live Breathwork Classes on Zoom

If you are a more seasoned breathwork practitioner, take your everyday deep breathing to the next level by becoming a breathwork facilitator! Register for our online training and learn how to:

• Fully curated breathwork sessions
• Facilitate a deeply transformational breathwork experience
• Guide mediation in a safe space
• Market and fill up your classes
• Create your own breathwork community and network

With so much to gain, why miss out? Allow breathwork to become a transformative tool and nurture your mind, body, and spirit every day.

Visit Elemental Rhythm today and learn more.