Breathing, part 2

There are many helpful resources to assist you in finding a comfortable breathing rate for you. There are apps you can download for the iPhone or the Droid. You can use a clock to time your breathing, or you can pay attention to your heartbeat as you breathe, and count the number of heartbeats it takes you to breathe in and out comfortably. Another resource is called the EZ-Air breath pacer. The EZ-Air is a breath pacer that can help you time your breathing for deeper relaxation. It is free for 30 days, and if you like it, you can purchase it. If you do not want to purchase it, you can just delete it from your computer. (Click here to find the EZ-Air breath pacer.) Practicing daily with a breath pacer can help your body find autonomic balance between your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and can help you feel more relaxed.