
08/23/2025
A Practical Guide: Box Breathing for Hormonal Balance
Feeling overwhelmed by hormonal symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, or irregular cycles? The root cause is often an overstimulated nervous system. Let's reclaim control with a simple, yet potent, breathwork technique called "Box Breathing." This method is used by everyone from Navy SEALs to yoga practitioners to instantly reduce stress and regulate the nervous system.
Here’s how to do it:
• Find a comfortable, quiet space. Sit upright in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
• Gently exhale all the air from your lungs.
• Inhale slowly through your nose to the count of 4.
• Hold your breath for a count of 4.
• Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of 4.
• Hold your breath at the bottom for a count of 4.
Repeat this cycle for 3-5 minutes. This rhythmic breathing pattern sends a powerful signal of safety to your brain. It interrupts the feedback loop of stress that keeps cortisol levels high. By practicing this daily, you are actively telling your body it is safe to down-regulate stress hormone production and invest its energy in vital functions, including creating a balanced hormonal environment where your reproductive system can truly thrive.