Panic attack exercises for panic attacks with life coach and yoga teacher Phil Aston

Exercises for panic attacks

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The first thing to remember is there is nothing wrong with you, your body is simply doing its job. The problem originates from your nervous system being out of balance. Your body is designed to react very quickly to get you away from danger. The problem with a panic attack is that the danger is perceived and not real, although the on set of attacks will usually be based on a past event.

I used to suffer myself from crippling panic attacks and anxiety. The techniques I teach are based on my personal experience, I have had 100% success with all my clients. The techniques are easy to learn and you have the reassurance that I will be with you all the way.

Every 'in breath' is connected to the flight or fight response and every 'out breath' is connected to the relaxation response. People suffering from anxiety and panic will find that their 'in breath' is more dominant. Our approach is to bring both sides of the nervous system back into balance. People suffering from panic attacks and anxiety are habitual shallow breathers. they are also generally very creative and imaginative people.

Our philosophy is simple, change the way you breath and you change the way you feel. Phil Aston

Consultation is carried out over the phone - so distance is not a problem

Anti – Anxiety Breath for Panic Attacks

This exercise is a non pharmaceutical anxiolytic ( An anxiolytic is an agent used to diminish or counteract anxiety.)

As the name suggests, it is excellent for counteracting anxiety and averting panic attacks.

It is also very useful for helping to cope with other difficult emotions such as apprehension, frustration and anger.

Anti – Anxiety Breath for Panic Attacks - How to do it

Sit upright with the crown of the head uppermost. Close your eyes or keep them open. Relax your jaw.

(You may also practise this exercise in any position, depending on the circumstance.)

Inhale quietly through your nose, as slowly, smoothly and deeply as you possibly can, without strain.
Exhale through your nose as slowly, smoothly and completely as you can, focusing attention on your abdomen, near your navel.
Before inhaling again, mentally count ‘one thousand’, ‘two thousand’.

(This prolongs your exhalation and prevents hyperventilation.)

Repeat steps 2 to 4 again and again, in smooth succession, until your breathing rate has become slower and you feel calm.
Resume regular breathing.

Notes

If you wish, you may combine imagery with this exercise. Visualise filling your body with positive qualities such as courage, patience and hope as you inhale. As you exhale, imagine sending away with the outgoing breath negative influences such as fear, gloom and disappointment.

Instead of exhaling through your nose, you may try doing so through pursed lips (as if cooling a hot drink), with your jaw relaxed.

References Stella Wella: The Breath Book

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