Gently open your eyes and gradually re-orient yourself. This approach takes about 15 to 20 minutes. You should feel refreshed when you are through. Breathing Deep breathing has long been known to have relaxing properties. All forms of yoga, athletic exercises, and meditation have a breathing component.
Breathing exercises are simple.
Sitting quietly, breathe in as deeply as you can through your nose and exhale through your mouth expelling all of the air. Repeat this three times. Then, focusing your attention on your breathing, breathe in slowly through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Repeat this ten times. You will notice the difference.