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Samtaal Shvas Preksha: Technique and benefits

Samtaal Shvas Preksha, also referred to as square breathing, is a deep breathing technique that can help you slow down your breathing. It calms your nervous system, and decreases stress in your body. Sam means equal while Taal means duration. When we breathe in equal duration with kumbhaka then it is called Samtaal Shvas Preksha.

Samtaal Shvas Preksha is a simple but powerful relaxation technique that can help return your breathing pattern to a relaxed rhythm. It can clear and calm your mind, improving your focus.

Getting Started With Samtaal Shvas Preksha

When doing Samtaal Shvas Preksha, it’s good to:

Sit in a relaxed posture.
Close your eyes softly.
Be aware of your breath to ensure that you are taking deep breaths, allowing your stomach to rise.
Practice this regularly to encourage deep breathing on a daily basis.

How to do Samtaal Shvas Preksha

Samtaal Shvas Preksha is easy and quick to learn. Anyone can practice this technique. These are the four Steps to practice Samtaal Shvas Preksha.

Step 1: Breathe in for 5 seconds. Feel the air enter your lungs.

Step 2: Hold your breath inside for 5 seconds. Try to avoid exhaling for 5 seconds.

Step 3: Slowly exhale for 5 seconds.

Step 4: Hold your breath outside for 5 seconds. Try to avoid inhaling for 5 seconds.

Repeat this exercise as many times as you can. Even 5 minutes of deep breathing will help you feel more relaxed and in control.

Benefits of Samtaal Shvas Preksha

Samtaal Shvas Preksha can be useful in many situations such as:
It calms your mind and distresses you.
Reduce the thoughts and Increase your concentration.
Makes it easy to practice Meditation.
Can help you cope with panic and stress when feeling overwhelmed. 
Helps you to sleep when you are having insomnia.
Helps to control hyperventilation as you can instruct your lungs to breathe rhythmically.
Helps you to increase your focus.
Lowers blood pressure and decreases Cortisol — a stress hormone — which can improve your mood.‌

Where to Practice Samtaal Shvas Preksha

One benefit of Samtaal Shvas Preksha is that you can practice it anywhere. You can practice it at work, at h


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