People: Pregnancy and labour, teens, older adults and runners
The same slow breath, shaped for where you are: expecting a baby, revising for exams, out on a run or simply a little older than you were.
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- 02 Breathing techniques for labour Slow breaths for the early waves, lighter ones near the end. Guide · 6 min
- 03 Lamaze breathing (patterned breathing) The classic birth breaths, from slow and easy to hee-hee-hoo. Technique · 6 min
- 04 Hypnobirthing breathing (up and down breathing) Long, slow up-breaths for the waves, and a softer breath for the end. Technique · 6 min
- 05 Postpartum breathing exercises A few slow breaths for the newborn weeks, and for your core. Guide · 5 min
- 06 Breathing exercises for teens and students For exam corridors, late nights and the group chat. Guide · 5 min
- 07 Breathing exercises for seniors and older adults Gentle, seated breaths, at your own pace. Guide · 5 min
- 08 How to breathe while running Find a rhythm that fits your stride and a slow breath for afterwards. Guide · 6 min
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Breathe gently, never strain, and stop if you feel dizzy, light-headed or short of breath.
