3 steps
Breathe in for the counting.
Take a slow gentle breath in.
Pause for one tiny moment.
Quiet and easy is perfect.
Breathe out slowly.
Let the air leave softly.
Breathe in for five counts and out for five counts.
Take a slow gentle breath in.
Quiet and easy is perfect.
Let the air leave softly.
Pretend you are smelling a flower and blowing the breeze away softly.
Pretend your tummy is a balloon that grows and softens with each breath.
Pull in gently like a little turtle, then relax and breathe out.
Trace a star shape in the air while taking calm breaths.