{"id":471,"date":"2024-12-06T19:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T19:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enlightenmentway.com\/?p=471"},"modified":"2024-12-19T00:04:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T00:04:31","slug":"10-mindfulness-exercises-to-reduce-stress-and-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enlightenmentway.com\/10-mindfulness-exercises-to-reduce-stress-and-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Mindfulness Exercises to Reduce Stress and Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
To effectively reduce stress and anxiety, try these 10 mindfulness exercises<\/strong>: Practice breath awareness<\/strong> by focusing on your natural breathing rhythm. Use cyclic sighing\u2014deep breath, pause, double inhale, then slow exhale\u2014activating relaxation responses. Square breathing<\/strong> involves inhaling, holding, exhaling, pausing for fours, enhancing calmness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notice your surroundings to anchor mindfulness. Engage all senses by observing visuals, sounds, textures, and scents. Body scan meditations<\/strong> help relax tensions. Grounding techniques enhance bodily connection. Mindful eating involves savoring each bite. Sensory engagement in meals enriches the experience. Mindful journaling<\/strong> reflects and releases emotions. Explore further for better understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n