Belly Breathing:

• Sit or lie flat in a comfortable position.

• Put one hand on your belly just below your ribs and the other hand on your chest.

• Take a deep breath in through your nose, and let your belly push your hand out.

• Breathe out through pursed lips as if you were whistling.

• Do this breathing 3 to 10 times.

4-7-8 Technique:

• Empty the lungs of air.

• Breathe in quietly through the nose for 4 seconds.

• Hold the breath for a count of 7 seconds.

• Exhale forcefully through the mouth, pursing the lips and making a "whoosh" sound, for 8 seconds.

• Repeat the cycle up to 4 times

The next time you're feeling anxious try this simple relaxation technique:

• Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose.

• Keep your shoulders relaxed.

• Exhale slowly through your mouth.

• As you blow air out, purse your lips slightly, but keep your jaw relaxed.

• Repeat this breathing exercise for several minutes.