Deep Breathing & Relaxation Exercises - Moderate Whole Body Wellness Challenge

These general deep breathing & relaxation exercises are simple, but effective in helping to relax & relieve stress and anxiety. This breathing & relaxation routine is performed in real-time so it's easy to follow. Buy a worksheet with this routine: https://www.askdoctorjo.com/wellness-challenge-breathing-moderate-worksheet

This deep breathing and relaxation routine is Day 9 in my Moderate 10-Day Whole Body Wellness Challenge. Learn more about the challenge and download a FREE calendar so you can follow along at: https://www.askdoctorjo.com/moderate-challenge



For the warm up, we will go right into diaphragmatic breathing or belly breathing. This is a great way to relax the body, and it’s great to do these through all the stretches.


Next is breathing with arms clasped together. It is also great to stretch the upper back.

Then you will do deep chest breathing with a jumping jack movement with your arms. This is also great to stretch and lengthen your spine.


Now for some stretches to help the body relax. Bridges, trunk rotation, single knee to chest, double knee to chest, cat/cow, and child’s pose will help loosen the muscles and calm them down.


Finally, a corpse pose, or savasana, is a great way to finish up a relaxing routine.


Congratulations on finishing Day 9 of the Moderate Whole Body Wellness Challenge. See you back here for Day 10: https://youtu.be/6c3ZMlRG9oI

More Ask Doctor Jo Videos:

Dr. Jo's Moderate Whole Body Wellness Challenge Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPS8D21t0eO_JWewlCresDpH5NSw0pq9Q

Dr. Jo's Beginner Whole Body Wellness Challenge Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPS8D21t0eO8TIJCEKgYdrY1IaGex1Zgs

Relieve Stress & Anxiety with Relaxing Stretches:
https://youtu.be/BLIKQwHITyc

Relieve Stress & Anxiety with Simple Breathing Techniques:
https://youtu.be/odADwWzHR24

===========================================

Doctor Jo is a Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy.

SUPPORT Dr. Jo for as little as $1 a month, and get cool rewards: https://www.askdoctorjo.com/support

===========================================

Deep Breathing & Relaxation Exercises - Moderate Whole Body Wellness Challenge:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTxZEwan7qg
https://www.askdoctorjo.com/wellness-challenge-breath-relax-moderate

00:00 - Deep Breathing & Relaxation Exercises
00:25 - Diaphragmatic Breathing
01:44 - Deep Breathing with Pursed Lips
03:19 - Deep Breathing with Arm Movements
04:46 - Bridges
06:16 - Trunk Rotation
09:05 - Knee to Chest Stretch
11:55 - Double Knee to Chest
13:25 - Cat / Cow Stretch
14:54 - Child's Pose
16:25 - Corpse Pose

DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is not medical advice or a personalized treatment plan and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. Perform the moves in this content at your own risk. These moves may not be appropriate for your specific situation, so get approval and guidance from your own healthcare provider before beginning. If anything is painful or doesn’t feel right, stop immediately and contact your healthcare provider.

Don’t use this content to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. Don’t use this content to avoid going to your own healthcare provider or to replace the advice they give you. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ask Doctor Jo, LLC, its officers, employees, and contractors for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content.