While breathing meditations have grown in popularity in recent years, they've actually been around for several millennia. The basic concept of focusing on the breath to achieve mental and physical benefits dates back to ancient cultures in Asia, but over time, it has spread to the entire world. Today, breathing exercises are even part of Navy SEAL training.
Balance takes this rich history of breathwork and transforms it into practical, efficient meditations and exercises that can reduce stress, increase focus, and elevate your mood.
Inhale and exhale. The basics of a breathing meditation are as easy as, well, breathing.
But Balance can give you the guidance to start using your breath in a variety of ways to unlock some powerful benefits. And you don't need anything other than the Balance app, a comfortable position, and the intention to bring your attention to your breath to get started. . This simple act of noticing—and sometimes manipulating— your breath can help you let go of distractions around you, feel more secure in the moment, and calm your mind and body.
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With Balance, you can explore breathing meditations that fall into two categories: Breath Focus and Breath Control. Breath Focus is all about paying attention to your natural breath while Breath Control has you count out specific amounts of time for each inhale and exhale. Both offer research-backed benefits and can be used anytime, any place.
While the basic act of breathing keeps you alive, guided breathing meditations can improve your overall well-being. And the best part is that you can do it anywhere, from in bed, to on a walk, to while you're doing dishes. Here are some of the science-backed benefits of breathing meditations:
Breathing meditations are simple and effective. That's why they've been used for thousands of years without any signs of going out of style. And with the Balance app, you can discover the benefits for yourself, with practical techniques and tips designed for people of all ages and experience levels.
To get started, download Balance on iOS or Android, and try our shortest breathing meditation with our animated Breathe Single—it takes just one minute. And the best part?Your first year of Balance is completely free.