Dr Lark.com: Depression Release Breathing Exercise

June 18, 2004

Depression

Depression Release Breathing Exercise

This exercise helps elevate mood and enhance emotional

well-being through focused breathing.

• Sit upright in a chair. Cross your arms in front

  of your chest with your fingers touching the upper outer area

  of your chest. Your wrist crosses over your heart charka, which

  is the energy center for emotions and feelings in traditional

  Oriental healing models.

• As you inhale, imagine a golden light filling

  your heart center with a warm, loving feeling. As you exhale,

  breathe out depression and low spirits.

• As you inhale, imagine a golden light filling

  your heart center with a warm, loving feeling. As you exhale,

  breathe out depression and low spirits.

• As you inhale again, draw this golden light

  up through your next and into your head. See it illuminating your

  head with a soft, peaceful glow. Feel any depression or negative

  thoughts dissolving as the golden light fills every cell in your

  brain.

• As you exhale, breathe the golden light out

  through the top of your head and see it form a shimmering cloud

  of energy around your entire body.

• Repeat the exercise five times.

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