Breathing Techniques

Here is an article that mentions 6 breathing exercises to help you relax and focus!

 6 BREATHING EXERCISES! (Link)

I really enjoy a combination of Example 1 and 2 that was given in this article, with deep inhale for 4 counts and exhale slowly for 5-6 counts. But I suggest you try all of them and find what works best for you.

Good Exercise: Abdominal Breathing Technique 

How it’s done: With one hand on the chest and the other on the belly, take a deep breath in through the nose, ensuring the diaphragm (not the chest) inflates with enough air to create a stretch in the lungs. The goal: Six to 10 deep, slow breaths per minute for 10 minutes each day to experience immediate reductions to heart rate and blood pressure.

A combination of mindfulness, stretching and deep breathing is a great way to reduce inflammation and learn to de-stress.  One of my favorite sayings:

Buddha was asked, "What have you gained from Meditation?"
He answered, "Nothing! But there's a lot I have lost: anger, anxiety, depression, worry of old age and more...

So try and make deep breathing a part of your practice...