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… breathe deeply in and out. Whether during sports, in stressful situations or in everyday life. Our breathing regulates our well-being. Especially in hectic situations. During my volleyball practive, I notice that after strenuous plays or frustrating situations, my breathing becomes irregular and hectic. The mindset AOB (Awareness Of Breath), I learned from an American volleyball player, helped me alot. 10 seconds of deep breathing in and out to reboot the complete body and mind.
In the coming posts, I will share with you some relaxation techniques to complete my stress series.

Breathing meditation (3 to 15 minutes)

  • Take a relaxed seat
  • Set a comfortable alarm
  • Close your eyes and surrender your body completely to the chair.
  • Realize that the next few minutes are all yours and that you can take the time with a clear conscience.
  • Notice the sounds without judgment.
  • Afterwards watch your thoughts for a few moments, also without judgment
  • Now direct your attention to your breathing. Find your personal rhythm. Breathe without effort. You don’t have to do anything, just be aware of your breath.
  • At the wake-up sound stretch and yawn once extensively.
roller coaster people sky looping clouds
Who does not know it. A wild roller coaster ride and your breath stops. Adrenaline shoots through the body, the heart beats faster and faster. At the end of such a ride, you have to take a deep breath.

All a question …

… of mindfulness. Many everyday things you do automatically, without thinking about it. But you can use everyday moments and do them consciously and attentively. Just mindful.

Here is an example: Sitting

Sit on a comfortable chair. Sit back and relax. Place your hands in your lap. Your right hand rests loosely on your left hand. Relax. Feel the weight of the upper hand on the lower hand. Change the hand position. Observe: What is different? What is the same? Feel yourself. Direct your attention to the whole body. How do you sit on the chair? Consciously notice the posture of your shoulders, your upper body, your arms, your legs. Notice yourself sitting on the chair.

My tip: Just try it out. Once a day, for five or ten minutes. After a week you will notice that it does you good.

HIking People Mountain Snow Sky
Especially when hiking through uneven terrain, mindfulness is required with every step.