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Seated Box Breathing Posture
Seated box breathing posture keeps hips above knees, spine tall, and shoulders down so four-phase counts use the diaphragm—not chest gripping from slouching.
Seated box breathing posture sets hips above knees, feet flat, spine tall, and shoulders dropped so the diaphragm moves freely during four-phase counts. Slouching shrinks lung volume and turns holds into chest gripping.
Hands can rest on thighs; eyes closed or soft gaze both work. Same chair and lamp nightly builds a habit cue for sleep or post-work downshift.
Avoid reclining if you nap instead of breathe.
Common questions
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Can you do box breathing lying down?
Yes for sleep prep, but sitting reduces nap risk during daytime practice. Lying down may shrink diaphragm excursion if pillows flex the neck forward.
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