Box Breathing

Follow these steps when feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious - this practical tool can help you feel calmer, less stressed and more focused.

  • Do a body scan and take notice of areas of tension
  • Inhale your breath - 4 seconds
  • Hold your breath - 4 seconds
  • Exhale your breath - 4 seconds
  • Repeat 2 to 3 times

Adapted with permission of the City of Toronto.

Diagram of how to do box breathing