Deep Breathing Relaxation

Welcome to the Healthy Mindset App Podcast where host Mike Hartman, a performance coach and former professional athlete, brings his passion to help athletes and workplace athletes achieve their dreams and goals while being mindful of everything else in life. Mike also uses this platform to share his targeted assessment applications. Healthy Mindset course Meditation and Goal Setting Technique for the athlete and workplace athlete we're glad you're here. Now let's dive headfirst into this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast Podcast. Here's your host, Mike Hartman. Let's take a few minutes to focus on our breathing. This exercise will help us relax and center our minds. Find a comfortable position sitting or lying down with your hands resting gently on your lap or by your sides. Close your eyes gently if that's comfortable for you. Begin to disengage from noises around you, distractions and let's turn our attention inward. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose, feeling your stomach expand like a balloon. Hold that breath for a count of four. Now exhale slowly through your mouth, allowing your body to naturally release all the air. Feel your stomach gently fall as you breathe out. Continue this pattern of breathing. Inhale slowly, filling your lungs from bottom to top. Hold your breath at the top for a moment and then exhale smoothly, emptying your lungs completely. With each breath out. Release tension and stress. As you continue to breathe deeply. Bring your attention to areas of your body where you may feel tension. Imagine the breath reaching these areas on the inhale. And on the exhale. Imagine it carrying away any tightness or discomfort. With each breath. Allow yourself to feel more relaxed and peaceful. Notice how your body feels lighter with each exhale. Let yourself sink deeper into relaxation, supported by your breath. As we bring this short breathing session to a close, take one more deep breath in. Hold it for a moment and then exhale completely. When you're ready, gently open your eyes and come back to the present moment feeling refreshed and renewed. We're so glad you joined us for this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast with your host Mike Hartman. If you're enjoying the show, please feel free to rate, subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. That helps others find the show and we greatly appreciate it. To dive deeper and learn more about the Healthy Mindset program, or to get in touch with Mike, please visit our website healthy mindsetapp.com thanks again for listening and we hope you'll join us again in the next episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast. Until then, be well.