Panic Button

This breath is designed to relieve you of oncoming feelings of panic and distress and diminish feelings of hyperventiliation. Panic button uses breath holding in order to balance carbon dioxide and oxygen levels.

Using the Panic Button breath

3+ Min

Anytime

Anxious / Stressed

Tense muscles

High heart rate

Bad mood

Mechanics

Establish light breathing through the nose on both the inhale & exhale.

Science

This exercise activates yours parasympathetic nervous system, the body's control system for stress reduction, while balancing air flow in the nasal cavity. The result improves respiratory endurance and calms overactivity to allow for peaceful concentration.

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