2.1K views · 37 reactions | The only certified Lamaze program in the Rio Grande Valley is offered at the DHR Health Women's Hospital! Ms. Doris Rawls, who conducts both the Lamaze and Childbirth Education classes, joined us this morning to discuss all of the many benefits of Lamaze and why expecting parents should participate, For more information on our Lamaze classes, visit www.dhr-rgv.com. | DHR Health | Facebook

Quick Breathing Exercises to Calm Down: 4-4-6-2 Breathing Feeling overwhelmed? Use this powerful 4-4-6-2 breathing technique for immediate stress relief and mental clarity! This guided exercise is perfect for quickly shifting your nervous system out of "fight or flight" mode. It is a modification of Box Breathing that uses a slightly longer exhale (6 seconds) to efficiently activate the Vagus Nerve and your parasympathetic nervous system (your body's "rest and digest" mode). The 4-4-6-2 Pattern: