Box Breathing for Focus
Box breathing uses equal counts to help attention gather. Keep the count modest and smooth rather than long and dramatic.
If any hold feels stressful, remove the hold and stay with equal inhale and exhale instead. The method should sharpen focus, not create agitation.
Learning Checklist
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Use a low count
Start with three or four counts, not eight.
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Keep the face relaxed
Focus comes from steadiness, not gripping.
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End before strain
Three rounds can be enough.