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Deep Breathing: Belly breathing calms stress and improves sleep.
Nighttime Health: Poor breathing, like sleep apnea, harms sleep; consider testing if needed.
Action: Practice guided breathing and assess sleep health.
Mastering proper breathing techniques can significantly improve your ability to relax and achieve a deeper, healthier sleep. Breathing deeply with your diaphragm instead of your chest activates the relaxation response, reducing stress and promoting better rest. Poor breathing during sleep is a common issue, with conditions like sleep apnea affecting millions. By practicing diaphragmatic breathing and evaluating your nighttime breathing habits, you can take important steps toward improving your sleep quality.
Deep Breathing: Belly breathing calms stress and improves sleep.
Nighttime Health: Poor breathing, like sleep apnea, harms sleep; consider testing if needed.
Action: Practice guided breathing and assess sleep health.
Mastering proper breathing techniques can significantly improve your ability to relax and achieve a deeper, healthier sleep. Breathing deeply with your diaphragm instead of your chest activates the relaxation response, reducing stress and promoting better rest. Poor breathing during sleep is a common issue, with conditions like sleep apnea affecting millions. By practicing diaphragmatic breathing and evaluating your nighttime breathing habits, you can take important steps toward improving your sleep quality.
Deep breathing is a simple yet powerful tool to calm the mind and body. Unlike shallow chest breathing, which triggers the stress response, diaphragmatic breathing encourages relaxation by increasing oxygen flow to the blood. Here’s how to practice it:
Posture: Lie on your back in a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. Avoid practicing in bed unless it’s bedtime.
Technique: Place a book on your belly to visualize your breaths. As you inhale, your belly should rise like a balloon; as you exhale, it should fall.
Rhythm: Strive for smooth, steady breaths. Focus on finding a natural, comfortable rhythm.
Practice: Be patient with yourself. This technique may feel awkward at first but will become easier and more automatic with repetition.
Once you’re comfortable with this method, try the guided diaphragmatic breathing exercise available in the SleepSpace app.
The Professional Massage Academy. (2023, April 17). What is Diaphragmatic Breathing and Why Should I Do It? The Professional Massage Academy. Retrieved December 20, 2024, from https://theprofessionalmassageacademy.com/2023/04/17/what-is-diaphragmatic-breathing-and-why-should-i-do-it/.
Proper breathing while you sleep is essential for achieving restorative sleep. Unfortunately, many adults struggle with nighttime breathing issues:
Sleep Apnea: About 10% of U.S. adults have sleep apnea, while over 50% may experience suboptimal breathing patterns at night.
Health Impacts: Poor breathing can disrupt sleep cycles, leading to fatigue and other health concerns.
If you suspect you have a nighttime breathing issue, consider taking an FDA-approved at-home sleep test to evaluate your condition.
Action items
Practice Diaphragmatic Breathing: Use the exercise available in SleepSpace to master this relaxation technique. Try pairing your practice with soothing sounds, like ocean waves, for added relaxation.
Evaluate Your Breathing: Fill out your Sleep Health Survey to gain insights into your nighttime breathing and determine if further assessment, such as a sleep test, may be beneficial.
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