For one thing, it’s very simple to learn and to practice.

For visualization, simply imagine that you are inflating and draining a balloon with each cycle, for example.

For meditation, you’re free to add affirmation as you breathe.

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Simply relax your body and do the following:

That’s it!

you’re able to vary this in a few different ways.

If you practice for longer10 to 20 minutes, for exampleit can fall under the umbrella of meditation practices.

What’s great about these apps is that they can add a visual element to your practice.

This makes it easier for many people to both learn the techniques, and enjoy them more.

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