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Richmond, BC
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Maintaining Your Mental Health

Deep Breathing Exercise

Deep breathing can be done anytime, anywhere.

Deep breathing provides extra oxygen to the blood
and causes the body to release endorphins,
which are naturally occurring hormones
that re-energize and promote relaxation.

Slowly inhale through your nose, expanding your abdomen
before allowing air to fill your lungs.

Reverse the process as you exhale.

Do this exercise for three to five minutes
whenever you feel tense.


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