The ‘Humming Bee Breath’ is a simple practice that anyone can do. It does help and will be most effective if you are able to sit upright in a meditation posture, however sitting in a dining or office chair would do.
As you sit, feel that your spine is straight and the crown of your head pointing up to the ceiling. Let the body become still. Bring your focus to your breath and begin to lengthen and deepen it gradually. All the time breathing in and out through the nose and letting the flow of air be smooth and not forced.
When you have settled into this deeper breathing pattern, you can begin to work with the ‘Humming Bee Breath’ as follows. Breathe in through the nose and then closing the ears with the thumbs and having the fingers on the back of the head, breathe out slowly making an audible, but quiet, humming sound. Release the ears and lower the arms as you breath in ready for another round.
Once established continue to practice for 5 – 10 breaths initially and build up to about 5 minutes for general relaxation and release from stress and anxiety.
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