Square breathing is a type of breathing that can help you connect more deeply with your body and calm your nervous system. Here is how it works:
Sit in a chair with your back supported and both of your feet on the floor. Alternatively, you can sit in a seated meditation position or lie down. The important thing is that your body is open to allow the breath to flow freely.
This is how you do it:
slowly exhale all of your air out
inhale through your nose to a slow count of 4
hold your breath for a count of 4
then again exhale through your mouth for a count of 4
pause and hold for the count of 4
repeat as many times as you would like
Square breathing can be useful:
before you need to respond to a stressful situation
to calm down when you are feeling overwhelmed
when you have difficulty with sleep
to reduce anxiety
to clear your head
