Breath work and mind machines are designed to help you relax, sleep better and improve overall performance. Practioners of parana yoga, t'ai chi, meditation, even la maza classes focus on breath work.  To achieve even more benefit from your mind machine apply these simple exercises as you use the machine.

The Mind Machine Energy Breath - to reduce stress

Energy breathing will help reduce stress.  During times of stress a person will inhale frequently and shallowly.  Shallow breathing depletes the vital oxygen supply to the body during the "fight/flight" episode of stress. 

• Select the mind machine program and settings you are most comfortable with
• Sit or lie down in a comfortable position
• Take a slow deep breath to clam and center yourself
• Inhale through your nose and raise your abdomen about one inch
• Exhale through your mouth like you are blowing out a candle.  Allow your abdomen to fall one inch
• Repeat ten times
• Now continue to enjoy the invigorating experience of the mind machine

The Mind Machine - Charge It Up Breath - energy boost - increased oxygen to the blood-stream strengthens your lungs and abdomen and quickly rises your energy level.

• Select the mind machine program and settings you are most comfortable with
• SIT in a comfortable position
• Exhale completely
• Inhale forcefully through your nose, push out your abdomen
• Exhale forcefully through your nose and pull your abdomen toward your spine.
• Repeat Inhale and Exhale 3 or 4 times
• Beginning with an "Energy Breath" - inhale forcefully through nose push out abdomen, exhale forcefully through nose pull in abdomen
• ****breath rhythmically.  In the beginning, once a day is enough.  After approximately 5 days do the technique more often.  This is a perfect morning exercise to get you up and going without caffeine.

The Mind Machine Circular Breath for Deep Relaxation - use with either short or long relaxation programs

• Select the mind machine relaxation program and settings more comfortable for you
• Lie down in a comfortable position.  Keep a light weight sheet or blanket within reach.  You may want to cover yourself if you become chilled.
• As you listen to the mind machine, begin to breath in deeply through the nose, exhaling slowly through the mouth.
• Imagine your breath as a steady gentle stream of light.
• As the light enters your body imagine every cell, organ and gland of your body receiving healing energy
• As the light exits your body allow it to carry all toxins and negativity out beyond space on time. 
• Focus on the positive aspects of inhalation and allow the exhale to take care of itself.