"Clearly written and easy to follow. Pinch both nostrils closed and hold your breath for a count of four. After 15 minutes, I feel so peaceful. Instead of breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth, purse your lips and take several long, deep breaths in through your mouth and release them through your nose. Light candles, if you wish, to create a warm and peaceful ambience. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. Proper breathing technique sends more oxygen to your body, nourishing muscles and organs and dispelling fatigue and anxiety. Place one hand on your belly, with your pinky finger just above your belly button. (The ability to roll your tongue is a genetic trait. Do not do more than four breaths at one time for the first month of practice. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/98\/Do-Breathing-Exercises-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Do-Breathing-Exercises-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/98\/Do-Breathing-Exercises-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid1592498-v4-728px-Do-Breathing-Exercises-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"