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Hey Tired Yogis,

Have you ever felt like the world is moving too fast? Maybe your mind is racing, your energy feels scattered, or you just need a moment to reset. Let me share a simple yet powerful technique: Box Breathing Meditation.

What is Box Breathing?

Box breathing is a mindfulness technique designed to calm the nervous system and bring clarity to your thoughts. It’s called “box” because the rhythm is structured like a square: equal parts inhaling, holding, exhaling, and pausing.

Think of it as a mental reset button. Whether you're dealing with stress, need focus, or just want to feel grounded, this practice works wonders in just five minutes.

Why It Works

* Activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System: This technique calms your body’s fight-or-flight response, helping you feel more at ease.

* Focuses the Mind: By concentrating on the rhythm, it’s easier to let go of distractions.

* Improves Breathing Awareness: Intentional breathing helps you tune into your body, improving oxygen flow and reducing stress.

Try It Today!

Here’s how you can start your own 5-minute box breathing practice:

* Find a quiet space and set a timer for 5 minutes.

* Sit comfortably with your back straight.

* Follow the 4-4-4-4 pattern. (You can count in your head or use the meditation above.)

* Notice the sensations as you breathe.

* Remember this is your practice, build up slowly and it’s totally fine to change the count if it feels too hard. It’s not a competition.

Share Your Experience

Have you tried box breathing? I’d love to hear how it works for you! Just leave a comment letting me know

Here’s to finding calm in just five minutes! 🌿

Take a breath,Jo

Yoga for Tired People - One short yoga routine a week delivered to your inbox. To do as you are, no need to get out your mat or change your clothes. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Hey Tired Yogis,

I am going on holiday next week which I am very excited for, but it does mean I have spent the day running around like a blue arsed fly trying to work out what I need to pack, sort for the cats, and plan so that things run smoothly when I am away.

It’s a nice problem to have but I have been reminded of how much I rely on my yoga practice to keep my mind from just rattling away from me.

And in particular I have been using the Slow down, Turn in, Let go meditation today.

This is something I’ve developed over the years and is a combination of lots of different practises put together, and it’s super easy and quick.

You simply:

Slow down, Turn in, Let goSlow down and arrive in the momentTurn in and let yourself be as you areLet go of any pressure you’ve been putting on yourself.

And you repeat as often as needed.

I hope you enjoy!

Love

Jo xx

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If I said to you that I meditated for four minutes every day, you’d probably not think that was very much.

Now if I told you I spent 24 hours of every year in meditation. Well that would seem like a long time, a meditation worthy of Master Shifu from kung fu panda.

And the wild thing is that 4 minutes a day over a year adds up to 24 hours, that’s an entire day and night meditating from less time than it takes to watch the adverts in Corrie.

Small actions compound over time.

You may not have time to sit for 20 minutes two times a day, but I bet you can find a snapshot of four minutes.

So I hope you enjoy this meditation, it’s simple but very effective.

If you do it don’t forget to comment, as I enjoy it very much when you do.

Much Love!

Jo xx