Deep Breathing Meditation

To inhale more oxygen, instead of shallow breaths from our upper chest, take deep breaths from the abdomen.

Here are the [simple] steps,

•     Sit comfortably with your back straight
•     Breathe in slowly through your nose, feeling your entire belly, sides and lower back expand
•     Exhale slowly through your mouth (exhaling through gently pursed lips), pushing out as much air as you can while contracting your abdominal muscles.
•     Continue to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth slowly for about 10 times [or more]

Additional tips:
Empty your mind while doing this exercise, just focus on your breathing; or
You may want to create a peaceful visualization.  Simply visualize anything that keeps your thoughts away from current tensions.

So, let's turn stress into relaxation...let's change the way we breathe. =D