Exhaling First Before Any Breathing Exercise

Exhaling First Before Any Breathing Exercise

It is common, almost colloquial, that when you ask someone to take a deep breath or relax and enjoy a sweet, conscious breath that they will begin on an inhale.  As soon as you make the invitation to do so, the person almost instantly begins to breathe-in.  However, this may be counter-intuitive to what is actually most beneficial for stress reduction, creating relaxation and inducing states of calmness.