Jay Shetty has a workout he wants everyone to try–but even though he’s bringing it to you on a Men’s Health Train Like video, a series typically dedicated to muscle building, torso shredding routines, his session isn’t focused on getting physically bigger, faster, or stronger. Instead, the author podcaster, and former Hindu monk wants you to take some time to develop your mind. Think of this as an extra thoughtful workout that will help you to approach everything you do, from physical training to your work and relationships, with more intention.
Shetty is joined by rapper and producer Big Sean as they engage their brains and bodies in five focused mindset techniques. The musician says that meditation is integral to his success, since it allows him to be intentional and refresh his energy. “It’s like when you work out and take a shower and you’re super clean after,” he says. “I feel like mediation does that for my mind, for my energy, for my consciousness.”
Give these breathing and mindset workouts a try the next time you feel like you need a reset. “These will help you get grounded, whatever you do,” says Shetty.
Jay Shetty’s 5 Mindset Workouts
60 seconds
This is to help you to be present where you are in each moment. Shetty says to find five things you can see in your immediate environment. Bring your awareness to one at a time, then take a deep breath, close your eyes, and follow along with him to finish off the series.
5 to 10 minutes
“What I was trained to understand is that we all are athletes, we all use our bodies in different ways throughout the day,” says Shetty. “But our breath can be a really good partner that we often avoid or we forget about.”
Place your left palm on your stomach and your right palm on your chest. Breathe in, feeling your stomach go out, then breath out, feeling your stomach go in. Continue at a controlled pace.
30 seconds
Shetty says that this technique uses diaphragmatic breathing with one addition: a “box”, which is a count of four. The four sides of the box are assigned with that as the basis: Breathe in for a count of four, hold your breath for a count of four, breathe out for a count of four, then rest for a count of four.
2 minutes
Shetty says this technique is also called “fire breath,” since its intense, short breaths creates energy and heat. Try this one when you need some extra pep in your step.
- Alternative Nostril Breathing
10 to 20 breaths to 2 minutes
This technique is meant to create balance in the body. Take your thumb and index finger, then use them to close off both of your nostrils. Rest for a moment, then open your right nostril, breathe in, then close it. Open your left nostril and breathe out. Continue to alternate between both sides.
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