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Deep Breathing

Let’s relax and take a deep breath!

Instructions

  1. Find a comfortable seat in a chair or ground, and sit with your back tall and shoulders relaxed
  2. Breathe in slowly through your nose and feel your ribcage expanding
  3. Let your breathe out slowly through the mouth (you can purse your lips)
  4. Optional arm: place one hand on your upper chest and the other hand on your stomach. As you inhale, you will feel the hand on your stomach moving forward, and as you exhale you will feel the hand on your stomach move back. The hand on the upper chest should be as still as possible.
  5. Try deep breathing for 5-10 minutes to start, and gradually increase the time as you become comfortable.
  1. Find a comfortable seat in a chair, and sit with your back tall and shoulders relaxed
  2. Breathe in slowly through your nose and feel your ribcage expanding
  3. Let your breathe out slowly through the mouth (you can purse your lips)
  4. Optional arm: place one hand on your upper chest and the other hand on your stomach. As you inhale, you will feel the hand on your stomach moving forward, and as you exhale you will feel the hand on your stomach move back. The hand on the upper chest should be as still as possible.
  5. Try deep breathing for 5-10 minutes to start, and gradually increase the time as you become comfortable.
  1. Find a comfortable seat in a chair, and sit with your back tall and shoulders relaxed
  2. Breathe in slowly through your nose and feel your ribcage expanding
  3. Let your breathe out slowly through the mouth (you can purse your lips)
  4. Optional arm: place one hand on your upper chest and the other hand on your stomach. As you inhale, you will feel the hand on your stomach moving forward, and as you exhale you will feel the hand on your stomach move back. The hand on the upper chest should be as still as possible.
  5. Try deep breathing for 5-10 minutes to start, and gradually increase the time as you become comfortable.

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Muriel

August 7, 2025

Before I start my day I do gentle stretching to get my body in motion. I have been living with RA since 1974. Chronic fatigue and stiffness is with me almost daily. It takes me a few hours before I do an exercise routine. I feel better after putting the effort into each move, I feel good to have put the time in and want to continue as often as I can. I learned how to do the exercises through physio Therapy over the years. I have kept a binder with the exercises in it. The most important thing is to keep moving , Small walks over time lead to bigger walks. I have a lot of support from my family . I also do light weights.

Nikki

June 13, 2025

I went for a walk and did a small at-home Pilates circuit. Before this, I felt sore, but after, I felt refreshed.

Susan

June 13, 2025

I enjoyed paddling in my kayak. Before I started, I was worried about aggravating my shoulder that flared recently, but the kayaking went well. I did not let the fear of pain stop me, and I felt strong.

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