Relaxbreathe - Philips HF3650 User Manual

RelaxBreathe

RelaxBreathe uses the belly breathing technique as a basis for the
breathing program. You can choose one of the breathing programs,
guided by light or sound. The combination of the belly breathing exercise
and the guidance of the Sleep & Wake-Up Light helps you slow down and
feel relaxed.
You can select one of seven relaxation programs with preset breathing
pace. Each relaxation program has a different breathing pace. The '4
breaths' program is preset to 4 breaths per minute. The '5 breaths'
program is preset to 5 breaths per minute. Each next program has one
additional breath per minute. The last program (10 breaths) is preset to 10
breaths per minute.
You can select light or sound to guide you during the selected relaxation
program. Follow the light or sound when you inhale and exhale.
- For guidance with light, inhale when the light intensity increases. In
between the two subtle light flashes, hold your breath. Exhale slowly
when the light intensity decreases.
- For guidance with sound, inhale when the intensity of the sound of the
waves increases. When the intensity of the sound pauses, hold your
breath. Slowly exhale when the intensity of the sound of the waves
decreases.
Follow your preferred pace with the help of light or sound for a more
relaxed feeling. You can even do this with your eyes closed.
Press this icon to set the duration of the relaxation program. You can
select a duration of 5, 10 or 15 minutes.
Belly breathing for relaxation
Belly breathing is the most recognized breathing exercise technique to
help people relax. When you breathe from your belly, your diaphragm
pulls down automatically. This pulls down your lungs and allows you to
inhale fully and deeply.
Caution: If you feel uncomfortable at any point during this breathing
exercise, just go back to breathing normally.
How to do belly breathing
1 Lie down comfortably on your back.
2 Inhale through your nose, exhale through your nose or mouth.
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