What yoga breathing exercises can you do while driving?

Question

What yoga breathing exercises can you do while driving?

Answer 1

Doing Yoga breathing exercise would rather shift you focus/attention from the road to your breathing which is unsafe.

While driving, I listen to soothing music rather than loud/noisy music.

Also I keep repeating to myself that some delay in reaching my destination is OK. My thoughts would be to drive patiently to reach my destination safely. This helps to keep my mind calm.

Answer 2

What a great idea. And maybe while doing Yoga you can put on make-up and talk on your cell phone as well.

Answer 3

If more people concentrate on driving we might have fewer accidents. Besides killing people, accidents create traffic jam as a side effect. Drive now, breathe later.



I keep my balance by avoiding rush hour traffic. If it still happens that I get caught in it I think of it as I'd think about the weather. This is something you can't control.

Answer 4

I've found Yoga to be a very Inner experience, which is great while I'm sitting on the floor. It's less great when I'm steering a two ton piece of rolling metal down an 11 foot wide lane. There is a time to be inwardly aware, and there are times to be outwardly aware.



To keep myself from stressing out, I prefer to sing. I can do that without losing awareness of my surroundings.

Answer 5

Yoga should be practiced while sitting in a calm and quiet environment. Some western people are commercializing yoga to make money and teach anybody and everybody with false promises.



When you drive your mind will not be at ease or peaceful. Yoga is to be practiced while you are in peace and requires concentration.

Answer 6

I don't do breathing exercises. I consciously don't get angry, but I find I get the most benefit from playing soothing or funny music to keep me in a cheerful and relaxed state of mind.

Answer 7

I don't do yoga breathing exercises while driving.



What I do do is focus on driving and not letting things distract me.



Yoga breathing exercises may be helpful before driving, not during.

Answer 8

How I keep MY balance....????....put some makeup on.....deep breath in......talk on my cell and close my eyes as I laugh..deep breath out........smoke in moderation (one at a time) and honk the hellllll out of my horn when others won't get out of my way........Hmmmm...these all sound like ways to cause accidents..



I perfer to turn my system up and sing along with some ACDC...Korn..disturbed..etc..etc.. and FOCUS ON DRIVING..

Answer 9

While driving I would under no circumstances do breathing exercises. My focus us on the road!



However, I be honest with you - while I normally enjoy more aggressive music, I have found a great classical station.



I travel a lot, since I mainly do inhome training. Sometimes I got the feeling I am about to fall asleep while driving.



If I'd think about something, or focus on something else but the road, I'd fall asleep with open eyes (Happened before).



I also noticed that 80's music brings my focus back and makes me feel refreshed, lol.



Sing along!

Answer 10

I wud concentrate on driving then meditating on the freeway

Answer 11

I do some yoga breathing while driving if I am sat at traffic lights waiting for them to change but not generally while I am driving. I will say one thing that I am not sure if it has been mentioned. If you do some breathing excercises while waiting at lights etc once you drive away your body has then started on the healing process so your efforts do not go to waste. Each time you come to another red light look beyond the light to what is going on around you, obviously minding that you are sat in traffic and appreciate other things rather than the fact you are sat at (yes another) red light.



It really won't hurt to take a few deep breaths breathing right down into your belly at each red light you are at for instance. You will notice that you become very centred and for myself I become more aware of the dangers around me. I think because you shut out outside influences and pay attention to your driving more (rather than what am I going to have for dinner, what I should have said to whoever etc) that you almost become better at the task in hand.



I hope this helps calming/happy music is great for driving to keep your mind in a light unstressed state to begin with.



Enjoy your rush hour driving



YW

Answer 12

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Answer 13

Being a classical musician and 'music therapist in training' I know that different kinds of music have different effects on the mind and body. If you listen to a piece in a minor key, it will have a depressive effect on your mood, but if you listen to a happy, upbead melody it will calm you down - especially in rush hour traffic. I do this daily and keep a ready supply of pieces in major keys. Some to keep an eye out for would be Mozart's "Magic Flute", any piano concerto from the classical era (or even baroque - think Bach) and even pieces by Dvorjak or Thaikovsky.



In the wintertime I love listening to the Nutcracker ballet. It's a great way to get into the spirit of the season and lift your mood.



Taking your focus off the road in traffic is not as bad as everyone else that has posted may think. It leads me to believe they have never been in REAL Southern California traffic (STOP and go). You have much room for breathing exercised, but just don't take it too far. Make sure your focus is always the road and only do the exercised when traffic is at a stand-still.



Listening to classical music is a great way to calm your nerves while not having to worry about "lost concentration".

Answer 14

Yes, breathing excercises is the best form of stress relieve even when U get into bed to sleep. Soon as U get into bed, U put yourself in a relaxed position & then start the breathing in & out momentum & within a short while U start to feel sleepy & soon doz off.



Each time I am on the road I talk to GOD & ASK for guidance to stay calm which is one way of staying calm. This helps so much in our daily lives



Most important of all soon as U get into the car is to sit yourself in a position that wont give u bad back pains, this way U can breadthe well with ease & not hunched over the steering column.



Then move at a pace where U will not annoy mad & impatient drivers left & right & behind U. Stay clear of any mad oncoming vehicle from behind your car.



Simple practice of this daily is good enough unless U are a hard core type & wont accept this method.



Stay away from muching. This is a bad habit while driving or at anytime other than meal time.

Answer 15

Yoga has many dimensions including meditation but two of them are most important:



1. Praanaayaam - various breathing exercise, like 'Bhasrika', 'Kapaalbhaati', 'Baahya' etc. [These are Sanskrit names, the language of Yoga]

2. Yogic exercises - forming various postures



The above two and the meditation give best results when performed in a calm and serene environment, however, breathing exercises (i.e. Praanaayaam) can be done almost any time any where. But there are limitations even in this, and since driving also requires concentration and body movements (legs, hands and neck to look behind), it is advisable to do, if necessary, only one type of breathing exercise explained below. [Yogic exercises, while, driving, are absolute no no].



"Kapaalbhaati" : This Praanaayaam can be done, while driving, in a limited way and will give only 50% of the beenefits which is done in a proper sitting posture. It is very simple to perform.



Just exale through NOSE in small bouts, (keep the mouth shut), approximately once every two seconds. Don't inhale. (It is not contradictory, air will automatically go in without your realizing and hence not required to inhale deliberately.)



In the process your stomach will go in (and come out automatically) like a diaphgram. This exercises your internal organs like, lungs, kidney, liver, prostate, uterus, pancreas etc. which generally do not get direct exercise.



As I said before this will give only about half of the benefit because your stomach is already pressed while driving, hence most internal organs may not get pressed as desired.



One word of caution though: while driving concentrate more on the road and AVOID doing any exercise, including 'Kapaalbhaati' and especially THE DEEP INHALE AND EXHALE.

Answer 16

let the breathing become automatic, which is why breathing should be essentially practiced during periods set aside for that. Especially when driving and your complete attention to what is going on around you, you should not fool around with breathing exercises or music or other mental activities that distract you from the serious nature of driving when lack of attention could result in serious damage or even death. A lot of breathing exercises could cause you some level of disorientation, as well. There is a time and place for everything. Your body and your mind know that, so practice during your practice periods and keep a mind to breathe normally but fully while you are attending to your activities.

Answer 17

Breathe deeply and easily, but you're supposed to focus on the task at hand and let the breathing become automatic, which is why breathing should be essentially practiced during periods set aside for that. Especially when driving and your complete attention to what is going on around you, you should not fool around with breathing exercises or music or other mental activities that distract you from the serious nature of driving when lack of attention could result in serious damage or even death. A lot of breathing exercises could cause you some level of disorientation, as well. There is a time and place for everything. Your body and your mind know that, so practice during your practice periods and keep a mind to breathe normally but fully while you are attending to your activities.

Answer 18

During driving a motor vehicle, there is no specific yoga to be advised other than keep the body straight so as the spinal code is straight. Straightness of spinal lessen all kinds of stresses, which is not known to many. Sitting also in a cushion bed is not advised for strainless drive. Driver's seat should be hard that does not harm the physical fitness. Driving with care of these two points is the only advisable, since driving a vehicle needs various positions of the body and respiratory adjustments, this is not only advisable for driving but every work by sitting somewhere including office works.

Answer 19

I lived in Dallas and Houston, TX. I figured out it was better to just go some where and sit out the rush hour until the traffic cleared. I used to just stop at a park, or do some shopping. I would get home at the same time normally and didn't waist all of my fuel sitting and stirring about. It would take 11/2 hours-2 hours to commute a 20 minute drive at rush hour.

Answer 20

YOGA starts with breathing and thus improving your oxygen intake which makes you feel ALIVE and healthy.



I have tried this a while ago and it gives you a lot of relief. Please ensure that you do not get carried away with the excercise that you forget the traffic and block the road.



Initially you will have to concentrate on your breathing tchnique, gradually in a few days this will become a natural habit. You may also do this at work.



Observe your natural breath. You will notice that as you inhale the abdomen rises and then falls with exhalation. Watch this for a few moments to check this flow. Now begin to deepen, lengthen and extend that movement. That is, while inhaling, let the abdomen rise to its limit and at exhalation let it fall completely. Keep the chest still during this entire process – only move the abdomen. Continue this for 20 breaths and then rest



Now to the second phase; If you still stuck in traffic...



Observe your normal breath, this time focusing your attention on the chest. You will notice the chest moving slightly up at inhalation and down with exhalation. Again observe this pattern for a few moments. Now again, begin to deepen, lengthen and extend that movement. This time, on inhalation expand and lift the rib cage, filling the lungs completely. Then on exhalation, let the lungs collapse fully, sinking to the limits. In this step, keep the abdomen still, moving only the chest. Do this for 20 breath cycles and then stop



GOLDEN RULE: All of the above steps should be done WITHOUT strain. The natural tendency is to heave with effort. The right way is to make it smooth and effortless. Go slow and easy.

Answer 21

Oh wow! I do exactly those three thing....that's really creepy. But anyways, every morning, i have a cup or two of green tea and plenty of water. I listen to a nice relaxing song or two and sometimes stretch a bit. Since i'm stiff from sleeping and all. While doing this stretching, i sometimes "meditate". More so just sitting down, with some soothing ocean sounds, and focus on my goals for the day and breathing exercises! This is my daily regime,,,,i wake up early so i can do things at a slow pace. Hope this answers your questions!

Answer 22

I take long slow breaths to the count of about 10, then a long slow exhale to the same rhythm. I am not a person who does well driving in traffic. In fact, a trip to the airport before trying the yoga breathing technique felt more like a 2 hour long anxiety attack. By doing the yoga style breathing, I can make the drive OK.

Answer 23

The above two and the meditation give best results when performed in a calm and serene environment, however, breathing exercises (i.e. Praanaayaam) can be done almost any time any where. But there are limitations even in this, and since driving also requires concentration and body movements (legs, hands and neck to look behind), it is advisable to do, if necessary, only one type of breathing exercise explained below. [Yogic exercises, while, driving, are absolute no no].

Answer 24

I don't do any breathing exercises, and I honestly think if I breathe in and out too much, I could pass out behind the wheel and become a danger to all the other motorists on the road, not to mention myself. The best way to relax during the commute is to listen to your favorite songs and sing to them. Or listen to a radio station that plays soft music to help you relax. Let your mind wander a little when you are in bumper to bumper traffic, but still keep your eyes on the road. Hope this helps!

Answer 25

Personally I wouldn't recommend doing any relaxation breathing exercises behind the wheel of a vehicle!

You don't want to relax *that* much! Driving requires all the concentration you can muster.



When I find myself in a traffic jam, I read a small article, sing along with the radio, make a quick call (NOT while the car's moving!), etc.



Again: Doing breathing exercise to help you relax while you're driving isn't a good idea. It tells your brain to slow down and you literally will...



Think I'm full of it, ask around.

Answer 26

While driving the parts stressed are 1. FINGERS 2.LEGS 3.BACK 4. NECK 5 EYES 6 HANDS 7 EARS 8 LEG JOINTS LETS DEAL WITH ONE BY ONE 1. Fingers. when u stop at signals for about 40 to 50 seconds realising fingers from steering just close it and open thall 10 fingers or keep them around ahot tea mug so that it will get refeshed 2. legs. try to strech out and when ther is no traffic in long drive keeping just above away from normal posture as well near the brake ( because u cant say when u need that leg to apply brakes) and keeping pain relieving spray near or in dash board and massaging the joints by the free hand holding the other on the steeringand similartechnics for other parts also

. F inally before driving tell yourself i will be alert today while driving and nothing untoward will happen and think pof GOD that he will guide me and save from all critical junctures

Answer 27

The power of enhanced deep breaths is amazing. When we were children and we had a crying "attack", the first thing our parent(s) told us was to calm down by taking in a deep breath. From there, we see this really does work. Over the years, we then ignore this truth of what to do when we are in a panic, stressful situation, or anything that caused tension.



I personally breathe deeply as I have some calming music. It works. Other things that I have seen in rush hour traffic was someone calming their nerves by blowing bubbles in their car!!! As cute as it looked, it put a smile on my face while I was in the middle of my breathing!!!!



Hope this helps. Great question indeed!!!

Answer 28

I think if You are stuck in Traffic , the Yoga Aasan you can do is TAKE LONG BREATH In And Out .....!

Well it is Very Common as a Lots of People have already told About it.....but I would add While you take the LONG BREATH in COUNT 1, 2 ,3 up to 10 ,...in this way if you are feeling a bit angry and stressed you will feel a bit relief........

Answer 29

Commuting can be heck... the only thing that we can really control is our own self. I find that creating a peaceful environment in my vehicle makes any commute better. Gospel music, or inspirational music in the morning, a clean good smelling vehicle is always refreshing. Aromatherapy is a great treatment for stress, try an energizing fragrance to help keep you alert, and one of my favorite is to leave early. When I am not concerned about being late traffic has no effect on me. Leave earlier, create a enjoyable environment, and enjoy the ride.

Answer 30

Take yoga breathing in 3 steps. You CAN mantain focus on the road and on breathing. You are not meditating.

3 basic parts of deep breathing:

1.Abdominal

2.Rib Cage

3.Upper chest

Try this a few times before driving so you know how it should feel and that you're doing it correctly. This way you can concentrate on driving and the breathing will come easier.

Place your hand on your abdomen. Breath in slowly and make sure to feel your abdomen expand, to a count of say 3. Then place your hand on your rib cage, in the same breath expand the rib cage to a count of 3. Then upper chest (around the sternum area) inhale (same breath) to inflate this area to a count of 3.

All these should be done in one breath, slowly. Ab, rib, sternum.

Then exhale the same way- 3 count top to bottom (sternum, rib, ab).

After you do this breathing once breath normally 3 times.



Repeat the entire technique 3 times. You can increase the numbers as you wish but 3 count is a good place to start. Sometimes a person may become light headed because you're taking in more air than we normally do so see how it affects you before you drive. Keep all the counts the same. If you use 3, use 3 for all the counts.

It's yoga breathing (calming) but not meditative so it is safe while driving.

Answer 31

Many yoga breathing techniques involve closing one nostril or another, which wouldn't be suggested while driving since you need both hands to drive! Two suggestions though:



1) Deep-belly breathing. Most of our breath during the day is VERY shallow. Try to inhale all the way down to your diaphram and stomach. Don't force or manipulate your breath by trying to inhale more air than is comfortable or hold it for longer than feels normal, just let it come naturally while being mindful of taking a 'full' breath.



2) Try a form of what I'll call "breath chanting." It's when, on an inhale, you say something to yourself (either out loud or just think it) like, "breathing in, I calm my body." Then on the exhale say, "breathing out, I smile." Or anything that works for you. This is particularly helpful for me if I am stuck in traffic. It helps slow the mind and bring you back to the present, and keeps you from wanting to plow down the person who cut you off :) You might also try something like, "breathing in, I am aware of tension in my body; breathing out, I release that tension." after a few inhales and out hales of the whole sentence, you might shorten it to (inhale) "aware of tension," (exhale) "release the tension." Or maybe even just "aware" and "release." Have fun with those and create a chant that works for you in the moment.

Answer 32

I enjoy driving anyway. If there is a traffic jam, I just relax and listen to music more attentively. If I am in a rush to get someplace, I may exit and find an alternative route to get there! If I am on my way to work, I will mentally check off what needs to be looked into and how to prepare for the day's plan, will use the cell phone and start my job from the car!

Answer 33

Breathing exercise needs one hand free. If you can do so, you may practice a good breathing exercise. Beware safety is more important than yoga!

The procedure: press right nostril, breath out slowly from the left nostril until lungs are fully evacuated then take slow and deep breath in filling lungs fully. Hold it. Now release right nostril and press left nostril. Start releasing air from right nostril. Repeat the process that was followed for the other nostril. Keep doing as many time as you can.

Answer 34

While I am driving through rush hour I always have an iced tea. Always an herbal tea, of course. I never use coffee to relieve stress! Also, if you want to practice a deep breathing exercise, start your breath from your stomach and carry it to your nose to exhale. Try listening to an "easy listening" song like "Breathe" by Anna Nalick. It always helps. I am not big on those sounds of nature C.D.'s. Hope this helps you out!

Answer 35

Sitali breath is the best as that is the cooling breath. You need to curl your tongue, stick it out a bit and breath. The problem with Kalabhati as others have suggested is that it excites you, sets you on fire.



I don't know about you, but if I am stuck in traffic, I don't need to be any more excitable. I prefer nice calm mentality. Sitali breath is also good for cooling yourself off on a hot day when the a/c just won't cut it or it's not available.



I agree with calming music or books on CD's to take your focus off. I live amist the worst part of I-95 and have learned all these techniques over time.



Also water is good to clean toxins out of your body, but also just to quench your thirst. Thirstiness can lead to agression too.

Answer 36

I don't recommend doing any deep breathing exercises while driving as they affect the central nervous system. In the morning it is best to leave the radio off if your looking for a calming effect, that will give time to think and reflect on the day ahead of you, and your cortisol levels are higher in the morning so listening to loud noisy music will only increase your stress. You should however practice your breathing in a nice quiet place free of distractions.

Answer 37

I don't get stressed out while driving



even all day, even if traffic doesn't move



music helps, also, in a car you can control the temp, if the heat and ac are working



also, just the meditation of stearing and watchiung the road acn be very relaxing



when I did field service driving was the restful part of the job, so it still relaxes me, even driving to Florida or something

Answer 38

Driving is a reflex activity. Certain systems should be alert and aware during driving, i.e., fear. It is good to recognize fear because fear also creates an inner reflex to defensive driving.

If you want to relax while driving try any of the following or combine one or two together:



1. Listen to nature sounds like dolphins, whales, rain, or an ocean rather than instrumental sounds. Nature has a way of naturally relaxing therefore you will be able to relax with the sounds of nature so long as you enjoy the sounds.



2. Pull over once every hour for about ten minutes. Get out of the car and walk around, or have a bottle of liquid bubbles and blow bubbles into the air. The sensation of watching the bubbles float is relaxing and it monitors your breathing so your breathing is calm and relaxed.



3. Keep sounds down low, loud noises initiate stress and anxiety; also you need to be aware of the other guy. Remember it is the other guy that you have to second guess and alertness is awareness.



4. Don't smoke in the car. Pull over for your ciggarette.



5. Wear driving shoes, something comfortable but not the heavy street shoes or sandles.



6. If you have a hypnotherapist, ask for a relaxation trigger that you may use when feeling stressed. Your trigger will be wonderful at that time of stress.



7. Do not ask for hypnotherapy to overcome fear of driving because fear is self-respect in that instance. Fear is a wonderful emotion when directed accordingly, otherwise it is negative and harmful.



8. Kennel your pets. Do not drive with a pet in the seat because in the smallest of shake ups the pet may leap to your lap. You could lose control while trying to manage the pet.



9. Strap the children into their safety seats and/or seat belts and do not converse with the children while driving. Allow the children to use their music headsets or toys and games to pre-occupy themselves.



10. Do not answer the phone if you do not know who it is or what it may be about. Return the call unless you know the caller and the purpose, for example don't answer a babysitter's call when you are driving. Why would a baby sitter call except to talk about something not relaxing? If you are in NY you can't use the cell at all.



11. Use soft, pleasant scents in your car. Avoid harsh or strong aromas or scents. Use linen, lavendar, soft mixes of herbals.



12. If you really stress out, try taking one lowest dose available of Ashwaganda (an Indian Ayurvedic mild tranquilizer) it is the mildest tranquilizer over the counter you can take that should not impair your driving (but try them before you drive to make sure of your own chemical reactions)



13. Don't drink alcohol and avoid caffeine when driving.



14. Minimize the sugar intake.



15. Breath in thinking, "I am calm" breath out slowly thinking, "I am relaxed." Remain calm and relaxed. Hope this helps.

Answer 39

deep breathing, find yourself a radio station that plays something that would be calming and soothing for you and just sit tall and focus, breath in deeply and breath out. keeping an eye on how the traffic is around you of course but don't let it allow you to be stressed. If there is nothing on the radio maybe you might want to invest in some tapes or cds that are calming for you. But find a stress reliver and it will help you live a happier life, you will get where you are going in a better mood.

Answer 40

Taking your focus off the road in traffic is not as bad as everyone else that has posted may think. It leads me to believe they have never been in REAL Southern California traffic (STOP and go). You have much room for breathing exercised, but just don't take it too far. Make sure your focus is always the road and only do the exercised when traffic is at a stand-still.

Answer 41

Yoga breathing may be a bad idea while driving however you could try listening to yoga music such as the sounds of the ocean. The music and very relaxing and puts your mind at ease no matter what is going on.

Answer 42

Space. Each person has a certain amount of personal space around themselves. Looking out through a window gives the impression of having more space. Having a roof and mirror right next to your face cuts into that illusion, and often creates greater stress without the driver realizing it.



Change the design radically. Within the visual area, the main focal area, open it up, visually. Retractable rather than fold-able sun shields, a mirror without frame, built into the window, a taller front window.



I hope I didn't go completely outside your question. I don't have a huge personal space. I think of how I love life and that usually does it.

Answer 43

Breath to relax while driving is advisable, by taking deep breath inside slowly thru nostrils then throwing it out thru your mouth slowly (by contracting your anus & lower to upper abdomen*) . Another method is to observe your breath it should not be too fast and observe your mind and stop it from unnecessary thinking or think contrary thoughts and live in this moment only with awareness and keep it cool meaning that breathing in controlled way can control your thoughts or controlling thoughts can controll your breath because breathing and thinkig has very close relationship so controlled breathing and thinking would keep mind under control and stress at lower level of any hour.But yoga breathingexercises are not advisible in air conditioned packed room or box. Any kind of breathing exexrcise should be done only in open and airy environment.

*this should be done wih empty stomach or at least after two hour after food

Answer 44

I like to do a full 2, second breathe in, followed by a 2 second breathe out . Breathe through the nostrils. I also tell myself that the only person who can stress me out is myself, and that I don't have to stress about anything if I don't want to.



Be very careful, cause these breathing techniques are very powerful and can cause you to lose focus towards the task at hand (not getting in an accident).

Answer 45

I have improvised breathing maneuvers that are similar to what I was taught in Lamaze classes as well as yoga. I do them while driving.



On those long road trips when I have frequently heard "are we there yet?" from my 2 sons, I improvised breathing contests. In those, we compete to see who can do the longest exhale. During the exhale, some type of silly noise is made (i.e., beep beep beep), sometimes we measure the breath by the number of times that the noise is made. It seems that the harder that they try, the more mellow that they get in this activity.



Sometimes I pray the rosary as I drive, I find that to be inspiring and relaxing.

Answer 46

Yoga is more about concentration & control over your breathing process.I would not suggest to practice yoga while you are driving because it will shift your focus and you might get lost in your own breathing process which can potentially affect your driving abilities.Rather i would say that if you practice yoga regularly you wouldnt need to do that for a particular situation as it automatically comes in you.Yoga makes you relaxed & energetic and while going through stressful conditions your insight already knows what to do may be without you realising this.So better practice yoga regularly!

Good Luck!

Answer 47

Well I'm not familiar with any yoga breathing excercises but when I'm at the wheel and feel like I'm stressed from being in traffic or what not, I just breathe in deeply and let out slowly to calm myeslf. Sometimes I just close my eyes for a second and re-open them slowly while breathing.

Answer 48

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Answer 49

During my last job, where my commute was an hour and a half each way, I discovered Harry Potter on audiobook. Jim Dale's voice made me forget that I was on my way to and from a really crappy job in a city far away. The commute became the best part of the whole day!

Answer 50

I hope you mean when you're stuck in a traffic jam and not actually driving the car! Driving well and safely takes 101% of one's concentration - ie. constant attention -and any activity will deminish your attention. But to try to answer your question, when you are stuck, there are many neck, arm and shoulder excercises that I do along with some deep breathing that helps with stuck or when I can get out and stretch. But even the deep breathing can get one a bit dizzy.

Answer 51

Breathing in and out deeply but at the same time trying to feel your shoulder blades expand outwards as you breath in and trying to breath in down to your hara(approximately the navel area.

Do this breathing in and on breathing out try to let go as in remove all mental effort from it.

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When driving we tend to tens the belly a bit and in general we squeeze in the shoulders on a constant level closig off our sacral and heart energies.



Slowly try to develop this so it doesnt take away your concentration from driving.



Forgive yourself completely for not being any good at this at the start because you must stay alive at the wheel and so should the people you are around.

Start with the deep belly breath and then as you get better incorporate trying to open the thorax which sould spread the shoulder blades. This should over time increase your awareness when driving and reduce the effect of road rage.

Answer 52

I like to take a deep breathe in and imagine the sound of the ocean on my exhale a flower meadow a top a mountain. Also, I have a cd with great instrumentals that mellows me out, oh a a Starbucks Green tea frap, it always on hand! If none of that works then it goes on to plan B and you don't want to know about plan B cuz it ain't pretty!

Answer 53

Do you mean while driving or while waiting for signal? In any case, breathing exercise is pretty simple and if done properly can help one rejuvenate one's health!



For breathing exercise what you need to do is use your left thumb to press the left nostril and as you do breathe in using the other nostril. Then use the middle finger to press your right nostril and release air through the left nostril. Then, inhale through the other nostril and follow the process.



By the way, bear in mind, while driving the focus should be on the road ahead and driving!

Answer 54

always green tea in the cup holder or peppermint.

when someone is driving erratically and I am stuck in the spot in back with no chance of getting off the road- deep breathing helps- and making faces- the more contorted the better.

to soften the effects of a long boring commute nothing beats hip hop or rap music - I have worn out the left hand side of the carpet where my "non driving " foot goes.

Answer 55

Basically, a simple breathing technic, which is called breathing observation with diagphram focus, relaxed shoulder, limbs include relaxed toes and elbows, and fingers. Advanced breathing , if the weather around is cold then ujayyi can be done. But if the weather is hot then sitali can be done. Those are while driving. But while waiting in the traffic hour and traffic jam more than 30 minutes, then a set of breathing can be done:assume that the car has an Air conditioning. So, start with ujayyi, 10 rounds ( snorring breathing, nose to nose), then balance and calming with alternate nostril breathing, close one nostril to inhale and exhale another nostril and inhale with the same nostril ( considered to be one round), ten times as well. Then cooling with breathing through left nostril breathing, or heating with the right nostril breathing ( depends on the person needs, if feels lazy, then better heating). Then closed with ohm chanting or bee breathing.

But if totally not experience with yoga breathing techniques, return to technic one: observe the breathing only.

Answer 56

I used to have major road rage issues, especially when someone cut me off, tailgated me, etc. However, I've now realized that the only person that was hurting was ME! So, I've begun trying to breathe more easily and evenly in sticky traffic situations. When someone cuts me off, I automatically calm myself, and realize that I've probably done it before, too. I've also found that listenting to books on cd help a lot, also. Staying off the cell phone, and listening to a book, is a great way for me to drive stress-free.

I also always try to remember that I am not a perfect driver! I'm sure I've made other people angry before, and it's not going to help anyone by being rude.

Answer 57

Why are you all so stressed driving that you need to perform these relaxing yoga breathing exercises?

Just concentrate and have some empathy for other drivers...they might have a brand new baby on the back seat, or taking sick dog to the vet..or whoa

careful...they could be practising their yoga :o/

;o)

Answer 58

I dont think doing breathing exercises while drvining is a good idea because both driving and breathing exercises need to be done with concentration.

There are soem breathing exercises which need to be done with empty stomach. If done after having any of the meals, they can have a choking effect. So doing exercises while breathing isn't something i would recommend.



Listening to soothing music, as some ppl suggested, is a good idea. Or if u can have someone else drive the car then u can do some breathing (those which do not involve stomach) and neck exercises in the passenger's seat.

Answer 59

yoga breathing is very helpful, healthy and relaxing... BUT while engaging in any yoga "exercise" the proper technique is to concentrate/ focus ONLY on that exercise..i've always "preached" while driving one should take the yoga approach and ONLY focus on driving... if everyone lived in the moment, focusing only on what they were doing at a specific instance [ as in yoga], there would be NO, [ ZERO] traffic accidents accept for mechanical failures.. SO i would have to say NO breathing exercises should be practiced while driving ... maybe prepare yourself with a calming exercise BEFORE you get behind the wheel then focus on the task at hand.....

Answer 60

There is nothing good to do that will not distract you. All focus needs to be on driving.... True, I now and then, give a look over and see if there is a skirt with beautiful legs attached ...could cause accident.



Deep breathing is not advised ....being an employee of a gas detection company I know that auto fumes could be in concentration out there in the traffic lanes.



Be careful.

Answer 61

well i don't really take yoga but love doing the exercises.one of the main breathing exercises i do while driving is the semanethic breathing exercise,known as( ice-cream).i know that sounds weird but its helpful.and its when every time you stop at a red light you take a deep breath in and say ice then exhale cream.you do this until the light turns.or you don't have to do it while driving you can do it a home or anywhere to relieve all that stress.if you don't understand you can IM me on my profile.I hope this helps. God Bless

Answer 62

I enjoy my deep breathing exercise while sitting in traffic. We all have a tendency to perform shallow breathing, especially during stressful situations. I like to stop this before it has me totally in its grip. Helps the tension and the wait.

Answer 63

Yoga breathing exercises that emphasize concentration, endurance, flexibility and stretching. The philosophy is that the breath, the mind and the body are so closely linked that whatever you do to one will affect the other.It's believed that correct breathing alone can relax your entire body, rid it of unwanted toxins and rid your mind of anger, stress, tension and worry. To make a person tension free and stress free breathing exercise is very important

Answer 64

Yoga exercises are wonderful, if you keep in your seat, and so are Kegel exercises, as they are not visible to the driver beside you. That is a method of ensuring your strengthening the muscles around your bladder, so as you get older, or bear children, or have, you can help these muscles regain their ability to give you the nod that you need to get out of your car to go!!!



Personally, I look around, and smile at some of the stressed out drivers around me. There is a wonderful poem or saying which AA members and others know: "Change what you can, accept what you cannot. (as in this case) and know the difference." I'm pretty sure many A-type personalities do real harm to themselves from festering when driving, and a radio can play whatever you love, or CD, etc. so if you have a special way to relax when you can relax, put that to work when faced with this situation.

Answer 65

Praana+Yamam=Praanaayaamam= Bringing control in Praana Vaayu----this is not Breathing exercise as understood in western parlance.Praanaayaamam consists of Poorakam,(in Idaa Naadi)-Angusta finger closing/releasing the respective Nostril--Kumbakam(in SushumnaaNaadi) and Rechakam (in Pingala Naadi)-Anaamika finger closing and releasing the respective nostril-one should do it in a calm serene,place,in a given Aasana -Kumbakam accompanied by recitation of "Chatur Vihum Sathi Mantra" -Kumbakam for one and half Hindu micro units of time-you can not do all this while driving etcDo not make a Religious(Hindu) ritual a commecial practice.

Answer 66

I talk on the phone. safely, I have a blue tooth, and I call my family while commuting. My mom, sister, daughters who are away for the summer, or my friends. So when idiots pull over without blinking, and have no remorse, I may get upset, but I just get back into happy conversing with people I love. It really helps, because I used to speed by rude and awful drivers and yell and let it affect my day. Now, hearing my 1 yr old niece on the phone, attempting to form words, just kind of allows me to shrug off bad drivers. And the blue tooth, love it, keeps both hands on the wheel and no music playing, so I concentrate on the road, and it's voice activated, so no hands are needed to dial. I am one with the road.

Answer 67

I've noticed that a lot of people are now reading the newspaper and having coffee.....while driving down the highway at 80 miles per hour. Perhaps some of them could also use this deep breathing idea. I've heard it lowers stress. Could even bring your heart to a stop...after the car crashes.

Answer 68

Yoga is a powerful art or exercise make us fresh and without stressful , whenever you stuck in traffic jam and then Yoga is a best exercise for make you active and without stress flu you do simple 2 step first your mind concentrate about deeply blue ocean, and gleeful area, and think about garden flying birds, and flowers, then you take deep berating in your body then only few second you feel fresh and active

Answer 69

Since I have been practicing hatha yoga all my adult life I could not really tell you how it would be if I did not at certain points while driving practice pranayama. Perhaps I would allow myself to become absorbed by some of the more desequilibrated sentiments and who knows, end it all in some form of extenuated and displaced neurosis, and then displace and transfer it all to some innocent victim.

Pranayama gets oxygen to the brain and helps clean out some of the toxins acquired and causing discomfort in some way that can reflect on your driving ability.

Answer 70

take a deep breath with count 1 to 5 and store it in your lungs till count 5 to 10 and then release it out from count 10 to 15 repeat this for couple of time. Other exercise is move your head to extreme left and then to extreme right do this for 5 times and then you will be relaxed and your driving will be more comfortable.

Answer 71

I would not do anything that takes away from your focus on the road. Slow deep breathing may be good to use at home or if stessed out when you are stopped and stuck but consciously connected breathing of any sort will take away your outward concentration and invert it inwards and this is another reason as to why and how it relaxes you as well. Driving requires intense concentration in the best of times and you should not be encouraging people to try these tactics during such responsible situation where it alters their conscious levels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 72

I have a good one that helps ease stress. Here it is Take a deep breath in than hold your breath for 10 seconds than breath out threw your nose and repeat as many times as needed.

Answer 73

The breathing exercises, under certain conditions, can remove one entirely from physical into higher consciousness, so NEVER, NEVER do LY breaths before and/or during any hazardous operation such as driving a car, climbing a ladder or crossing a street or in public view

Answer 74

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Answer 75

Get comfortable in your car seat. Relax. Breathe normally. Now exhale forcefully and then begin to inhale deeply. When the lungs are really full, exhale through your nose slowly. Help this exhalation by contracting your stomach muscles. Let the stomach relax completely as the air begins to come back in through your nose. Then get a rhythm of your breathing.

Answer 76

I would suggest that you just be mindful of not holding your breath when you're stressed. Just remind yourself to breathe, normally. Yoga breathing can be too relaxing and take your mind off your driving. Please, take my word for it, it is dangerous. I did it one time and almost fell asleep at the wheel because I became too inwardly focused and relaxed. You need to be able to maintain a state of calm alertness when you drive, not inward-focused disengagement which yoga breathing promotes. My suggestion: Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination and listen to some good music or a favorite talk show on the radio.

Answer 77

I wouldnt suggest any exercises while driving... listen to some soft soothing music or music of your choice... that is def relaxing. And if you really want to do breathing exercises, if you are stuck in a traffic jam, then breath in and out slowly and be concious of your breathing... follow the air going in and out.

Answer 78

we call it "shifting." It's what you do when you actually know how to drive your car and don't rely on a Stupo-matic transmission, which is so lazy and so not yoga and not cool at all. If you know how your drive train works and are listening to the clues that your engine sends you (this little bugger will BEG you to shift, when the moment is right!), there is no better zen in the world. If you don't know how to listen to this, you should probably hunt down a yak pronto and forget the challenge of driving, period. Hope your chosen bovine likes green tea! Mine prefers regular unleaded.

Answer 79

In addition to deep breathing, try to concentrate and solve problems mentally that are ahead during the day. While deep breathing helps the left brain to get more Oxygen and activates better thinking, the right brain, if properly activated with proper thinking, will result in Innovative thoughts.

Answer 80

Get a Qigong book and do some deep breathing exercises from them. A very good book.

The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing by Ken Cohen



I do breathing exercises on my way to work

Answer 81

You need to get a driver first! Then you can concentrate on doing something else. Not bad enough you have cell phones and navigation systems, TV's and video players in cars, now we have people doing Yoga?



How about paying attention to the road. If you don't you and your deep breathing yoga will be causing rubbernecks on the freeway after you have that accident.

Answer 82

Well, I'm not sure if it's yoga-specific, but one thing that helps me focus on my driving while at the same time calming me is to exhale slowly while simultaneously casting my awareness not only out to the road before me, but also peripherally. Not only does this seem to help me exhale "properly" and effectively, but the calming affect furthers my awareness of what's going on around me on the road. Let the inhale come naturally, and it doesn't have to be a long inhale, and then do another extended exhale (nothing forceful, just slow and steady) while once again training my awareness on everything in not only my direct vision, but also peripherally. The usual glances in the rear- and side-view mirrors should be continued as well as part of keeping up with what's going on around you. It causes this not-so-vicious cycle where the calming nature of the breathing routine enhances your awareness of what's going on on the road, while being continuously aware of what's happening around you on the road enhances proper exhalation for better relaxation ... and without wanting to fall asleep of course! :) Hope this helps. (Heck, I'm hoping that it makes any sense to begin with, lol!)

Answer 83

Are you nuts? No wonder there are so many rear end collisions out there. Not bad enough you idiots are on cell phone with your minds wandering, now we are going to promote deep breathing Yoga exercises while driving? So your navigation system isn't enough of a distraction with your Video player showing the kids movies, now you are going to talk on the phone and do yoga?



You are nuts for even asking that ridiculous question. Watch the damn road! Pay attention to the road, not holding your breath until you float away. You just might take one of us with you.

Answer 84

What advise do you have for someone that has to drive from state to state w/ traffic everyday? (moving w/i a year). Yoga, breathing, radio, cd, nothing helps.



My personally suggestion is make one lane for all those that have no idea where they are going, haven't updated to ezpass, like to read, write, eat, put on make-up, talk or argue on their cell phones, etc while driving and causing accidents. Keep all the other lanes for those who work hard all day and want to get home asap, have ezpass, know where they are going, and emergency vehicles.

Answer 85

Deep breathing exercises and listening to a Christian radio station so I know it is bad to get angry with others. Plus when I feel like I am listening to the radio talk than I am still focused on driving just less stress at others impatience.

Answer 86

I don't do yoga, but I do do breathing excercises when I'm stressed. Deep breaths in through the nose, out through the mouth. I do this for a few minutes until I've cooled off.

Answer 87

when stuck in non moving traffic you can do a Hatha Yoga mediation where you open you eyes fully and slowly trace a line with your eyes from the top and bottom of you sight. After a minute or so of this you do the same tracing left and right, then a clockwise circle, followed by a counter clockwise circle. At the end rub your palms together to create warmth and place them over your closed eyes. This relaxes and rejuvenates your as, as well as calming you. You can shorten each step to only a few seconds depending on just how slow traffic is going.

Answer 88

Whenever you are finished with your breathing exercise, you will normally feel a little bit dizzy.....and this is something that we don't want happening while driving........so, yoga and driving do not go together at all......I would also encourage you to allot sometime daily for yoga(mornings better) and by the schedule.

Answer 89

In traffic, you are in extremely polluted air. It is not a good time to do breathing exercises. Besides, yoga brings inward attention and in traffic you need to focus on the road. If you are the passenger, you could do your favorite meditation.

Answer 90

I'm a professional Yoga and Pilates Trainer. There shouldn't really be an exercise while driving because you should just be focused on driving. The only answer I can give you is to breathe in and out.

Answer 91

Doing Yoga breathing exercise would rather shift you focus/attention from the road to your breathing which is unsafe.

While driving, I listen to soothing music rather than loud/noisy music.

Also I keep repeating to myself that some delay in reaching my destination is OK. My thoughts would be to drive patiently to reach my destination safely. This helps to keep my mind calm.

Answer 92

I like to listen to sports radio during my commute. I love listening to baseball games on the radio, and I actually wish traffic was worse so I can listen to more of the game.



Otherwise I just huff-and-puff. That's my breathing exercise.

Answer 93

Breathe in for 5 seconds, breathe out for 10 seconds. Snapple Green tea helps.....

Answer 94

I liked Tenzin T's answer. Getting too mellowed out by doing yoga breathing exercises might do more harm than good..seeming as you are supposed to pay attention to the road and the people around you.

Answer 95

If possible I try to avoid rush hour, if I have to drive in the morning in traffic Classic FM is a wonderful antidote to road rage. whereas late at night loud music from the 60s or ethnic music will do

Answer 96

Any kind of activity while driving can cause problem to driving and traffic such as accident so no exercise should be done. Massage which car seats provide r good and listening to soothing music too :P

Answer 97

Yoga breathing exercises (pranayama) for a calmer you

Practical, easy-to-learn breathing techniques of Yoga breathing exercises, or pranyama, that reduce stress effectively and can be done almost anywhere

Answer 98

Breathing exercises can be done while driving, but you should observed that spinal cord may not be bend. First time you feel some difficulties, in the long run it will be very easy. It is depend upon the practice only.

Answer 99

I don't commute. I refuse to live more than 10 miles from any job. I think commuting is a waste of time and resources and if a really great job came my way I'd move within 10 miles of it so I don't have to spend my life in my car.

Answer 100

Alternate-nostril breathing



(Also called Nadi Shodhana, this technique is believed to balance the left and right sides of the brain and ease tension.)



Blow your nose, if necessary. Sit comfortably, with the back straight.



Gently press the right nostril shut with the right thumb.



Exhale through the left nostril, then inhale through the left nostril.



Open the right nostril.



Press the left nostril shut with the right ring finger.



Exhale through the right nostril, then inhale through the right nostril.



Repeat as needed.

Answer 101

i would breath in and out from my mouth and reach for the stars if i had a sun roof and if i could extend the chairs back i would do that stretch up with my legs where my butt is suppose to be and my hand in the back sit butt up in the air and stretch my left leg up into the sun roof

yeah i would do that if my car was big enough and traffic was was taking a long time

shoot i would do all the moves LOL

Answer 102

First, just be aware of your inhalations and exhalations without trying to control them. Then, count how long your inhalations are and make sure your exhalations are at least as long as your inhalations. This helps bring balance. Then, try to make your exhalations twice as long as your inhalations. This will be calming and relaxing. Don't do it for more than five minutes or so. This type of breathing exercise, or pranayama, is one of the eigt limbs of yoga.

Answer 103

when i get out of house, and facing a long commute, i'll make sure to have a beverage and some of my fav Cds, singing a long.



also, leave enough time to i dont have to rush the traffic. and know different routes if possible just in case there'll be a need to avoid heavy traffic jam.

Answer 104

Here is something to do during anybody movement...

Since this is driving.....which is not a lot of movement...So allow me to pick ...running....In doing so....A mental picture

of your distance,and Destination.....Feel your legs...time this.

Pick the count you choose and hold your breath for that count and slowly release. During TV commericals,cleaning,...Just

pick something where the body MUST move and count an activity and hold your breath while performing a task. Tai-Chi.

This is also heard that it helps the muscle relax faster. BUT REMEMBER.... EYES ON THE ROAD.

TX.

Answer 105

you imagine your head being pulled up by a string - you relax the shoulders - you relax the shoulders a second time - you tuck in the hips slightly to take the curve out from the lower back - you then sink the breath. think of three fingers below the belly button. when you inhale through the nose, this area expands. when you exhale through the mouth, this area contracts back.

Answer 106

Rhythmic breathing is very effective at calming, relieving stress, and focusing the mind.

Breathe in on a count of 6

Lightly hold for a count of 3

Breathe out for a count of 6

Lightly hold for a count of 3.



These should be complete, deep breaths filling both the upper chest and abdomen (deep diaphragm.)



Avoid compressing the breath or kundalini exercises while driving, as these can make you lightheaded or dizzy.

In general, kundalini should be avioded unless you have extensively cleansed your system and chakras.

Answer 107

In Boston, our yoga consists of a few exercises.

1. Pressing the palm of your hand against the center of your steering wheel, helps clear pathways otherwise unseen.

2. Curl your hand into a fist and extend the middle finger, hold at head height pointing upwards away from the body. This creates acquaintances otherwise unknown.

Answer 108

Call me crazy, but maybe you should be keeping your mind on the road while driving?? Sure it sucks for everyone to be stuck in traffic, but as long as you remember that everyone is in the same situation, and it is not the end of the world if you are late, you will be more at ease.

Answer 109

WHILE DRIVING exhale deeply as deeply as you can. after 4-5 breaths. inhale, stop the breath, exhale in the ratio of 1:4:2 or 1:2:4

Answer 110

I personally pray to God. I believe in His divine help and ask Him to give me patience and to be calm. I mean face it, driving on the road today can be hazardous to your health as others vent their road rage out on you.



Having classical music on, or some other type of feel-good tunes, has been scientifically proven to relax people. Listen to an audio book, perhaps. Avoid caffeinated drinks as they will make you easily irritable. Have water on hand and something that's easy to snack on.



On longer commutes I will put some ice cubes with a wash cloth into a plastic bag. Before my trip back I take out the wash cloth, which is quite cooled then, and wipe my face with it before driving. It's very invigorating.

Answer 111

I usually do Breath of Fire (LOL) but if I'm trying to calm myself down I take long, deep breaths. Breathing in for 2 seconds, holding for 4 seconds, and breathing out for 2 seconds.

Answer 112

While driving one can do just simple breathing exercise like

Take air inward with counting one,two,three,four keep breath insde for one two three four and get out the breath while counting one,two,three, and four

(The time may be 4-4-4 seconds while inward-inside-outward) or in similar nature

Answer 113

You can use either the triangular breathing pattern (inhale for a count of 7, hold for a count of 7, exhale for a count of 7) or the more advanced square brething pattern (inhale for a count of 7, hold for a count of 7, exhale for a count of 7, hold for a count of 7). Both of these patterns are simple, safe, and are very soothing to the mind and mood. You can lower or add to the count as necessary.

Answer 114

I sing really loud/ at the top of my lungs ( with windows up.. of course)

When stopped in traffic I do my kegel's or crunch in my abdominal muscles and hold it until the traffic moves or light changes

I take deep stomach breaths in thru the nose and slowly let it out thru pursed lips

Answer 115

It is dangerous to practice any stretching exercise or yoga



while u r driving



Practing yoga breathing exercises while driving is destructing



and unsafe



This increases danger to others life and urs as well



I strictly advice not to practice this sort of **** while u r driving

Answer 116

Music is okay if it doesn't make you lose focus of the road...

Breathing exercises take your mind OFF of the road and ONTO your own breathing, so HECK NO!!



But come on.... A CUP OF GREEN TEA? Please do me a favor and stay off of the road when I'm driving...I'd like to KEEP my life, thank you...

Answer 117

Don't do breathing exercises while driving.

Answer 118

When I stop at stoplights where I know I will be there awhile, I take several deep breaths, tilt my head to the left, trying to reach my shoulder and hold for about 12 seconds, tilt back up, take another deep breath and then tilt my head to the right, trying to reach my shoulder and hold for about 12 seconds. I repeat if I can.

Answer 119

No Yoga breathing is help full while driving since any pranayam one wants to practice barely requires empty stomach and closed eye concentration. Driving is also a karma which needs full concentration while doing it.

Answer 120

Only Control on your Breath, so slowly Breath inn and slow Breath out and have mental Piece.(Like Breath Process which we do in Pranayam) and Image how the air goes into ur body and comes out , obviously u will feel good.

Answer 121

Space. Each person has a certain amount of personal space around themselves. Looking out through a window gives the impression of having more space. Having a roof and mirror right next to your face cuts into that illusion, and often creates greater stress without the driver realizing it.

Answer 122

Well, I don't know if this is helpful, but what I do when I'm driving with my mom or dad, I just look out the window, or if I am with my cousin, to make it fun. We wave at people and see how many we can get to wave back.

Answer 123

Keep this meal between 400 and 1000 calories. Serve yourself a smaller portion, so if you like going back for seconds, you'll just end up eating a normal-size portion.

Answer 124

Listen to soothing soft peaceful music. Breath in and out. Make all stress dissapear

Answer 125

I PRACTICE MORE PILATE'S THEN YOGA BUT NOT WHILE DRIVING. I FOUND MYSELF JUST SITTING STRAIGHT IN PROPER POSTURE IS LESS STRESSING ON YOUR BODY WHILE DRIVING.

i AGREE WITH A FEW DEEP BREATHING AND SOOTHING MUSIC MAY TAKE YOUR CONCENTRATION FROM THE ROAD, BUT THIS IS ONLY IF THE PERSON BECOMES ENTIRELY TO RELAXED TO WERE THEY START FALLING A SLEEP.

A SIDE FROM THAT I DON'T THINK ITS A BAD IDEA TO PRACTICE BREATHING TECHNIQUES FOR A FEW SECONDS NOT MINUTES AND MINUTES OF DRIVING.

JUST REMEMBERING THAT YOU MIGHT BE LATE TO YOUR POINT B BUT ITS BETTER LATE THEN NEVER ARRIVING IF YOU ARE FOUND IN A DEADLY ACCIDENT ALL FOR ROAD RAGE.

I SIMPLY LET THE PEOPLE PASS ME BY IF THEY ARE IN SUCH URGENCY TO REACH THEIR PLACE MAY THEY BE BLESSED AND ARRIVE SAFELY WITH OUT HARMING INNOCENT PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE THE RUSH TO GET THERE. OR I SMILE AT THEM THIS SOMETIMES GET THEM UPSET OR GETS THEM TO SMILE TO AND THEN THEY REALIZE THAT RUSHING THROUGH TRAFFIC WONT ALWAYS GET THEM THEIR SOONER

Answer 126

you shouldnt be doing anything other than concentrate on the road and whats ahead of you on your journey. this is how most accidents occur from people putting on make up, using cell phones, more worried about the radio station etc.. if you get that stressed out from driving, join a car pool or some other means of transportation.

Answer 127

There are some exercises which include inhaling and exhaling deeply for about one minute.

Another exercise is rotating your head slowly for about a minute or two minutes

There is also another exercise that is good for the spinal cord which is first straightening the spinal cord while inhaling then after that exhaling while relaxing your spinal cord.(2 min)

Another exercise is rotating your shoulders first backwards for about a minute while remembering to enhale and exhale deeply. Then rotating your shoulders forward while enhaling and exhaling

Answer 128

Though its not advisable to do any work while driving..yogas breathing exercise -'Pranayama'could be reccommended. Pranayama would't take you off from the seat.



Take deap breath... inhale..then exhale deeply...in the ratio 1:2..THE FRESH AIR ENTERS YOUR LUNGS...RALAXES YOU BODY MUSCLES...PUSHES FRESH BLOOD TO YOUR BRAIN... the stress is gone.



Dont take the hands off from the steering wheel... also your eyes should be fully focused on the road...

Answer 129

Its okay to do breathing exercises while driving, being that you are breathing anyway, just get those lungs filled, its very healthy,I also do the kegel exercises while driving, its a good time to do them. make sure you have some good music on also, so that you can rock. :)

Answer 130

I do the 4, 7, 8 approach. take a breath for 4 seconds, hold it for 7 seconds and releasee for a count of 8. (done through my nose)

Answer 131

Nice question. Yes, breath but with positive thoughts. Breathing exercise with stressed mind is useless. Try to keep your thinking focused to pleasant thoughts in your life. It would increase your aura & when you reach you destination you will be more relaxed & in harmonious mood.

Answer 132

So if you get in an accident, at least when the other driver comes road raging at you, you will be cool, calm, and collected.



How about just driving and do the yoga on a floor mat, not the car mats????

Answer 133

Close your eyes...... Take your hands from the stearing...... Relax completely...... Listen to Yoga music

....So you can die peacefully.



Don't you have sense. Did'nt get any other time for yoga. Don't attempt to do Yoga while your are driving. You are not only driving in your life. So when you want to do Yoga, choose a relaxing time and enjoy Yoga.....

Answer 134

stretch your legs, take a deep breath and sleep. if you get lucky you will reach home.

isnt it wise to do driving while driving and exercise while exercise. after all its not such a hectic world to find time for yourself. buddy its an 8, 10 or 12 hour job, but your life has to be a minimum of 60 years so please forget doing exercises while driving

Answer 135

On those long road trips when I have frequently heard "are we there yet?" from my 2 sons, I improvised breathing contests. In those, we compete to see who can do the longest exhale. During the exhale, some type of silly noise is made (i.e., beep beep beep), sometimes we measure the breath by the number of times that the noise is made.

Answer 136

Having deep breathing at intervals to cool off the tension but should not be prolong to avoid accident.

Answer 137

Sit up tall breathing in and out while using yoga music.

Answer 138

Deep breathing exercises. I also ease my mind by thinking of the beauty and serenity as I see the setting sun shimmer on the rippling waters of our beach.

Answer 139

In my yoga class we would breathe in through our noses, then slowly breathe out our mouths. It really helped us relax and focus on our stretches. I think it would help you relax and focus on your sense of well being. Just don't get caught going home from Denver in the middle of a snowstorm. Oh, the horror!

Answer 140

First of all relax your mind , body and soul . Be comfortable at what you are doing . Have a good breath in and out .

Listen to silent music ( instrumental ) .

Take a good drink and re - think yoga tips ..........

Answer 141

Keep this kind of meal between 400 and 1000 calories. Serve yourself a smaller portion, so if you like returning for seconds, you'll just find yourself eating a normal-size portion.

Answer 142

Rather, listen to classical music. That's why they play it on customer service phone lines and in elevators. Even if you don't love classical, it soothes.



Playing ACDC or Korn may be the thing at home, but in reality, slow, calm, classical music probably helps drivers avoid accidents or road rage.

Answer 143

Sudharshan Kriya, as prescribed in the basic course of the World famous Art of Living program.

Answer 144

my personal favorite is the ujjayi breath. also known as the ocean breath or the hissing breath. you act as if your fogging up a mirror, but your constantly doing it when you breath in and out slowly. studies have shown that 2 hours of the ujjayi breath is almost equivalent to 30 min of pure REM sleep. kinda cool i thought =)

Answer 145

not any yoga exercises you can do while driving. yoga breathing exercise inquires your attention to your breath, your body. it's a great disattraction! it's very dangerous! no yoga even you don't have to drive while you are on your way to and back from work. yoga exercises require a silent enviroment. any noise will result in bad effect.

Answer 146

Yoga has no place in a car while in traffic. Can you be any more distracted? Perhaps you can do a downward facing dog while in gridlock, and then follow that with a return to center when traffic starts moving.

Answer 147

I am not easily stressed by traffic, I am scared of the idiots driving in it. I don't get mad, I become afraid after the mom in the Suburban yelling at her 4 kids, talking on her cell phone and digging for the bag of cheerios in the diaper bag comes piloting into my lane and almost flattens me due to the fact that i am blocked in by other cars that decide to speed up so you cant get in front of them when you try to change lanes and in that process are being honked at by the impatient business man who thinks he's so important that the meeting won't wait for him so he honks and flips you off and all in all your trying to dodge mama in the speeding suburban death trap!! I wouldn't say I do Yoga breathing, more like Lamas!!! Hee--Hee--Hooo...Hee--Hee--Hooo!!!

Answer 148

Breathe in through the nose, and exhale through the mouth. Inhale about 3/4 of your lung capacity. Inhaling fully can cause you to feel light-headed. Oxygen is absorbed through the nasal lining as well as the lungs. More oxygen, more life. Every little bit helps. Good luck to you.

Answer 149

I actually put on 97.5 WJJZ - Smooth Jazz to keep my composure during the rush hour traffic.



The music is all instrumental - & is relaxing & calming!

Answer 150

Bhastrika for 2 minutes.Anulom vilom,if you can control the breathing by just thinking-to breathe in through which nostril ,then you can do it for unlimited time!You can even do Kapaal bhaati if you don't use too much force.And udgeeth.Thanks

Answer 151

"Om.....(Peaceful breath) You dirty Rat!"



"Om....(Another peacful breath) Cut in front of me one more time, and....."



OK OK I am just kidding -- I usually try to say something like "Wow -- what GREAT traffic!" That helps defuse anger "stuff"



And I (honest I do this) sometimes I visualize a cloud of Peace slowly descending on all around me. Hey, why get mad - this traffic stuff is gonna be history 2 hours from now.



THEN... once I get to the next exit-- I am OUTTA THERE!!

Answer 152

Since we are stuck in traffic, impatience and anger are common. So, consciously relaxing by doing deep breathing will be very effective in keeping us calm. We can listen to some relaxing music too while waiting for the car ahead to move those few inches.

Answer 153

Task on Hand is Safe driving and hence no yoga or breathing exercises while driving.The best possible way is to be as relaxed as possible and respond to driving situations instead of reacting.

Answer 154

Yeah. Well breathe through one side of your nose and release from the other. Repeat. But watch out for road rage and bad drivers.

Answer 155

Yoga breathing exercise is done where you can breathe in fresh air. While driving your lungs may get filled with CARBON-MONOXIDE. If you have stress mentally keep chanting AUM(OM) & cocentrarate on driving.

Answer 156

Your best bet is to take a deep breath through your nose, hold it for a 3 count then exhale through your mouth. Repeat till the stress fades.

Answer 157

deffinetly try and control your heart rate using chi (TCM- traditional chinesse medicine) you can do this with your eyes wide open or relaxed. BUT DONT close them. this should take about a minute to control your heart rate. once your heart rate is controlled, find any radio station or CD you enjoy most and play it in your car. when the music is playing focus on the road but have your mind set out on trying to find beats in the music. you can amuse your self in many ways by doing little dance moves in the car or singing. =]

Answer 158

Any serious yogic breath control turns attention inward.

To be avoided at all costs while driving.



I do it all the time on commute: But in the back seat, as a passenger.

Answer 159

Yes, breathing excercises is the best form of stress relieve even when U get into bed to sleep. Soon as U get into bed, U put yourself in a relaxed position & then start the breathing in & out momentum & within a short while U start to feel sleepy & soon doz off.

Answer 160

I prefer to listen to music. I don't think concentrating on breathing techniques are that great of an idea while driving.

Answer 161

None. Thousands people die each in year in car accidents due to the fact that 100% of their attention was not given to driving. If attention is spent on something like yoga or improving health you may end up losing your life.

Answer 162

You can start saying the vowels...

you start saying loudly...

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA until yout breath is gone..(with the windows opened)

and then with the rest of vowels...

it would give you a little bit of headache with the i and with the u

I sugest you to do a e o first and another day with te other ones...

it helps you for the stress, and your lungs.

Answer 163

You could Listen to nice relaxing music like smooth jazz and turn the volume nice and low but not so low that you have to stress to listen to it but no so loud that you hurt yourself trying to listen to it, and at the same time you could take nice Deep breaths to calm yourself of any tension that you may be experiencing. I love to drink a nice cup of Tazo Tea called "Calm" (the name speaks for it self) because I know coffee will make me jumpy and "off the walls" And dot for get the Deep Deep breaths, Don breath from your throat because that will dry it out but breath from your stomach

Answer 164

Start by breathing in for one second and out for one second. Repeat but increase to two seconds. Continue to increase the intervals by 1 second each inhalation and exhalation until you are inhaling in for ten seconds and exhaling for ten seconds. Stop anytime you feel faint or dizzy. Driving and passing out don't mix.

Answer 165

My martial arts school liked to stress a specific Buddhist concept. Do what you are doing, while you are doing it. While I'm driving I'm mindful that I'm driving. The issue of having to distract yourself from an activity that is unpleasant is contradictory to what meditation is supposed to be about.

Answer 166

All you have to remember is INHALE EXHALE

That can calm you down for a emergency or if you had a car crash. I know it might be so scarey if you were on a car crash or something like that.All you have to do is INHALE EXHALE.

That will calm you down.





or it can be something different, that can just make you relax!





Hoped I helped and have a great day!

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 167

Deep breath in, hold 5 seconds and exhale. While exhaling think to myself the word calm. This can be done while paying attention to your drive with your eyes open. :)

Answer 168

I try not to "relax" when driving. You need to be alert and aware the whole time. Even if you don't fall asleep at the wheel, being relaxed will slow your reaction time, cloud your judgment, and increase the likelihood of an accident.

Answer 169

Breathing deeply is the best answer.

I start with ten deep breaths the moment I start driving.

Whenever there is a traffic Jam, I go for another ten.

Answer 170

Most important of all soon as U get into the car is to sit yourself in a position that wont give u bad back pains, this way U can breadthe well with ease & not hunched over the steering column.

Answer 171

I travel a lot, since I mainly do inhome training. Sometimes I got the feeling I am about to fall asleep while driving.

Answer 172

I think you should pay attention to the road and not do breathing exercises while driving

Answer 173

well yoga should be only practiced during early morning...yoga is like a medicine which will be beneficial only if taken at the right time...by doing so in the morning its impact shall last for the rest of the day...its like you charge your cellphone only once and then it can be used

Answer 174

deep breathing, facial movement, wiggleing your fingers, those are some types of easy yoga by just sitting down, you dont have to relax but you can do those to calm you down while stuck in traffic while driving.

Answer 175

Mindfully drive and truly be present. At stop lights or people who drive too slow, instead of being annoyed, bless the person and incident because that person or slight might be saving you from something really difficult or ugly.

Answer 176

Stand up breath in and out relax ind drive in that wonderful car

Answer 177

Focus on the road, Concentrate on my destination, and hope the crazy people move. They go 35 in a 70 they need not to drive.

Answer 178

Its called PRAANAYAMA.... In sanskrit - praanam means breath...



You use your thumb and fore finger (say of your right hand) , make them perpendicular to each other, then bring the hand over your nose and press the thumb against the right nostril while inhaling deeply through your left nostril and tucking in your stomach... then leave the pressure over the right nostril and exhale fully through it, while now holding your left nostril closed with the fore finger... repeat....

Answer 179

No, breath normally, trying to breath in some special way is just as distracting as eating or talking on your cellphone, concentrate on the road, that will balance you just fine. Life can be stressful, get over it.

Answer 180

breath in and out to release the stress also focus ur mind on the driving

Answer 181

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Answer 182

Two simple ones to try. Try breathing to the count of 6. Count to six slowly while you inhale and the to six slowly while you exhale. Also, try thinking "breath in" and "breath out" as you breath. This will slow your breathing and relax you. Try pulling in your stomach as you exhale and push it out as you inhale. This will provide a little ab work as you drive and breath.

Answer 183

I never did yoga. I drove in LA traffic for years. I left early, I knew I would be bogged down, and didn't sweat it. I would listen to the radio or daydream. I never let it bother me.

Answer 184

Dawn: What you should do is breath out from your nose and out from your mouth S-L-O-W-L-Y! Now, what you need 2 do now is count how many times you can do it and then u try to make sure u dont do it a lot

Answer 185

when i'm driving in a busy street, i take an interest in drivers of cars and those sitting next to them. i keep guessing about them , ie, if they arent interested in each other, they are married or family members ; if the girl is focused on the driver , she is planning to catch him in matrimony, etc. when i'm driving in the highway, i listen to my favorite songs or music. i imagine i have wings and i'm about to fly. but all the time i'm careful , look in the mirrors , and anticipate actions of other drivers. mainly, i keep to the allowed speed so as not to get fined.

Answer 186

I hope I didn't go completely outside your question. I don't have a huge personal space. I think of how I love life and that usually does it.

Answer 187

I consciously don't get angry, but I find I get the most benefit from playing soothing or funny music to keep me in a cheerful and relaxed state of mind.

Answer 188

I do what's called circular breathing my yoga instructor taught me. using the thumb and pinky fingers (in the "hang loose" style-middle three fingers bent down) and breath in through one nostril while plugging the other. then exhale through the one you orginally had plugged while plugging the one you took the breath in through. I do this 5 times then switch nostrils. helps me relax!

Answer 189

Yoga is not a activity to do while you driving.When you do yoga it takes u in to deep of itself which can deviate your concentration from driving.Also yoga should not be practiced as

synchronous activity.It should be done in very peaceful environment.

You can listen songs or from my point of view sing yourself and enjoy your song...

Answer 190

Simply breathe deeply through the nose, mentally reciting the syllable -SO-, retain for a count of three or four seconds,then release slowly through the nose while mentally reciting the syllable -HAM-. do it several times, this will instantly connec you to your inner, divine self.

Answer 191

In Israel the traffic is so bad that if you do not pay attention for one little second, you will probably get run over by someone!

In other words, there is no time for yoga and shittttt!

Answer 192

I just try to think of going home to my kids. I do some very deep breathing and think about what I am going to make for dinner :)

Answer 193

I did yoga about long time ago but i dont think it is easy doing yoga exercises while u driving

Answer 194

4 seconds breath in, 4 seconds breath out. deep breaths. no music

Answer 195

Change the design radically. Within the visual area, the main focal area, open it up, visually. Retractable rather than fold-able sun shields, a mirror without frame, built into the window, a taller front window.

Answer 196

I take a ******* steam and listen to new age meditation music through my massive sound blocking headphones at full volume while using my laptop (attached to the steering wheel) to play video games and occasionally look at pornography.

Answer 197

...and while you are doing all these things while you are driving, talking on the cell phone, pariamas, deep breathing, listening to music and perhaps DUI ? will you please refrain from bashing into the rear of my car while I am sitting in front of RED traffic light in front of the Police station, I will be very grateful.

Answer 198

Think in blue, breath deep in and out, close ur eyes, visualize a truck coming fast and close...



hey, do you wanna know? pay attention to the road and get ur stress portion...

Answer 199

Rush hour traffic does not have to be stressful.

Understand that rush hour is approaching and give yourself time to arrive there.

Have good relaxing music to listen to.

If rush hour is at a standstill, take this time to call your friends...on speakerphone.

Relax...think about good things...the day is stressful to begin with so don't try to rush what can't be rushed.

Answer 200

Is this a question or a promotion for yoga?

Answer 201

open the windows, turn the music up...LOUD and jam. otherwise i get so bored. sit there and people watch. saw a guy once pick his nose, look at the snot and then licked it off...was gross..... or those dumb broads who just have to apply makeup and talk on there cell phone, and they are probably the ones holding up traffic,.

Answer 202

i dont drive, but when i do get upset. i just take a few deep breaths and count to ten, or just go for a walk

Answer 203

are you crazy you might kill your self by doing yoga in traffic but the best way is to put on soft music and try feeling flexsible

Answer 204

i dont reccomend you do any yoga breathing exercises whilst your driving,to benefit takes full concentration.. Do any yoga breathing exercise before you set off and chill out.

Answer 205

I think breathing in slowly through your nose and exhaling from your mouth is a great relaxer! I use this for my stomach pain living with ulcerative colitis. :)

Answer 206

Personally, I would prefer that drivers concentrate on driving.





I keep my balance by constantly scanning, watching and predicting what the drivers around me are doing.

It's neccessary for me to stay alive.

Answer 207

I think of the most exciting thing in my life. Otherwords, I think to myself: I wont be here forever. Dont swear or do anything just stay calm and just do wat everyone else is doing. PS. i just learend how do drive so im 16 but even i get stuck in traffic.

Answer 208

Just a simple Deep Breathing Exercises 20x inhaling peace exhaling stress, inhaling energy exhaling fatigue... And Thinking when I get home I will soak on a warm bath on a tub with choc macadamia ice cream with cherries and cream.........hmmmmmmmm yummy!=]

Answer 209

the best yoga to do in your car is breath in and out slowly and other things with your head while driving your car

Answer 210

Chekung allows to slow your breathe and heart, I've had learned it and it's fun to do when your stressed out and depressed.

Answer 211

Acctually I do know of one. It is called "Breath of Fire", and it's very simple. All you do is pant(like a dog would), quickly inhale and exhale. While you do that peacefull music, or soothing sounds are helpful. Imagine somthing that makes you happy, or peaceful. That's it!

Hope this helps!

Answer 212

Add veggies to baked things. You'll never even taste the zucchini in these brownies or perhaps the sweet potato in these kind of cookies.

Answer 213

why do deep breathing on the road , unclean air outside and the air inside the car is questionable too, even with air purifier?

Answer 214

I know that I shouldn't say this, I smoke when I get stressed out. I am currently trying to quit though

Answer 215

Try the one breathing in and out. It's very healthy.

Answer 216

The normal Pranayama would do. Take a deep breath in such that your diaphragm takes the air in and contracts and take a breath out such that your diaphragm lets the air out. From outside it would look like your stomach part expanding when u breathe in and contracting when u breathe out. Hope it helped. sorry if it didnt

Answer 217

for heaven's sake, i advise not to do any yoga/exercise while either driving or even travelling by vehicle. even while travelling by train, it is not advisable for different reason. i am not talking on security point of view. that may be as a last reason. main reason why is it not to be done while driving - deep breathing is the essence of both yoga and exercise. while travelling, you are breathing not fresh air even while you are travelling in A.C.vehicle. it is polluted air. this may cause more damage for your purpose than giving any benefit. while travelling in train, you are breathing the air what others have exhaled.

Answer 218

Arms stretching while the traffic light is red and breathing in and breathing out can helps stress go away. Try doing it while you're driving.|Its worth it



Thanks

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Answer 219

Amen Snowflake!!

Answer 220

Deep breathing, classical music and a spritz of lavendar



Kim at: http://www.peaceful-organic-planet.com

Answer 221

well, its actually pretty simple. u tie your hands behind ur back(while driving), stick your cock in your mouth(if long enuff), and rip it!



no ****!



i do it all the time. another great yoga move is smelling your fart. quite simple actually. u c, it is scientifically proven, that once gas is released from the belly, it makes a pleasurefull noise, yet at the same time, a pungent smell.





any questions?



www.yogacocksuckers.com

Answer 222

Listen to relaxing music

Answer 223

well all you can really do is breat in and out deeply. you cant even close your eyes while you are driving. So like you said some soft music and a warm drink. that is all.

Answer 224

I think I would just wait and I have that waiting on my mind all the time, cause I'm a very patient man, but not that patient. its not stressful, except if its an emergency.

Answer 225

I try to keep my stress low by expressing any and all emotions I have toward my fellow motorist. If someone cuts me off, instead of keeping the emotions I feel bottled up and causing stress, I release my anger in a fit of cuss words, gestures, and the occasional honking of the horn. By the time I get to my destination, I am quite relieved that I made it there alive and this makes me feel thankful. Thus I am happy to be wherever I am.

Answer 226

well what I "would" do is I would breath and listen to music while drinking tea at a stop light!

Answer 227

I'm with the other good drivers on this one...watch the road and then meditate or do yoga when you get to your destination.

Answer 228

I listen to an audiobook. I found that it cuts down on the stress and road rage.

Answer 229

inhale take the air making an imaginary circle inside your stomach exhale that help me a lot, also soft music

Answer 230

While I've found that some deep breathing exercises can be helpful in taking a little of the edge off of driving in traffic, I find that distracting myself with a good audiobook is the best means for getting through the bumper to bumper gridlock of the LA freeways.



Sometimes if I have a particularly good book, I find myself almost wishing the drive could go on so I can get to the next part! Crazy, I know!



I've also discovered that my local library carries a very extensive audiobook collection; everything from the classics to the newly released so it's not only free it's convenient too! Typically I'll try to have at least 2-3 books checked out at a time so that I'm never stuck with nothing to listen to.



When I need a break from the books, I've found that mellow music works well in the morning. For those of you living in the Los Angeles area, 88.1 is a great Jazz station that has a terrific morning show that's super mellow and has an ultra smooth DJ. It's not that elevator music crap, it's the real deal.



On the drive home, the music has to be more interesting, loud and jolting, such as certain rock and indie genres, to keep my edge. I find that even these styles of music can even have a meditative quality to them as well.



As a final defense against the monotonous, tideous and unpredictable flow of cars of which I am at the mercy of, there is my own imagination, which I engage and transport myself away from it all.

Answer 231

inhale through your nose & exhale through your mouth. it's an exercise that most yoga practitioners use while stretching & performing poses, but i've found it can be relaxing in everyday life.

Answer 232

No exercises are done while driving. Full concentration on driving is a must while driving .

Answer 233

hold your breath and count to 100 with your eyes closed... LOL



just kidding...



concentrate on your driving.

Answer 234

green tea is a bad idea unless it's decaffinated. Decaf tea would be better if your trying to stay calm.

Answer 235

well you cant do yoga when ever you want. yoga is advised to be done during mornings and a few exercises or asanas during evening

Answer 236

bumping some T.I!!!! I find it hard to lose my cool when im having fun so there. Who said you cant enjoy rush hour traffic? Certainly not me.

Answer 237

I wouldn't while driving. Yoga and Meditation is fine, but keeps your mind on the road or you won't have a body to sync up with your chakras and shtuff.



....this coming from a guy who dreads his hair while driving at least once a week.



=^_+=

Answer 238

I don't do Yoga but I will listen to a classical station. The music seems to put me in a calming state of mind, especially during rush hour. Also a book on tape helps to keep the focus on the story and not the stupid stuff people are doing on the freeway. Whatever you do, stay alert and stay safe! Also when you do so much caffeine, that will place you in an agitate state of mind, so lay off of the coffee/lattes and try something decaffeinated to drink on the trip. It also helps to obtain a real good night's sleep. Driving on a severe lack of sleep makes your real cranky.

Answer 239

Listening to classical music is a great way to calm your nerves while not having to worry about "lost concentration".

Answer 240

You can take big breaths in and out. It really helps me.

Answer 241

I sing as loudly and out of tune as possible to Creedence Clearwater Revival...

Answer 242

We are new at yoga so here go's... you draw in as much air as you can then say "mmmmmmmmmmuuuuuuuuummmmmmm" for as long as possible. Obviously we failed spelling in school (lol).

Answer 243

take deep breaths and sit up tall and listen to relaxing music to calm yourself . but whaterver u do dont close your eyes,lol

Answer 244

breathing exercises relaxes people and as long as they don't relax too much as for them to go to sleep it is very good way to prevent road rage.

Answer 245

No no, the best exercise when you're driving is the halterocopismo.



Is simply the best show yeah!!!!!!!!!!



I'm drinkiing in the way, i'm drinking in tthe way

for glory of my *irc*







~~

Answer 246

Use fruit to add natural sweetness as an alternative to white sugar. Try this muffin recipe.

Answer 247

However, I be honest with you - while I normally enjoy more aggressive music, I have found a great classical station.

Answer 248

I inhale through my nose, and exhale through my mouth while I listen to national public radio

Answer 249

you arent suppose to, you wont get the full effect plus you need to empty your mind and that is kind of hard in rush hour traffic.

Answer 250

Meditate

Answer 251

Listen to good music, drive my convertible with the top down. KEEP MY DISTANCE from cars in front of me.



I can always take the streets if traffic on the freeway is nuts. Even better, don't take other driving habits personally. LET THEM GO, it's not personal, it could have been someone else, and you'll never see that butt head again.

Answer 252

I don't think doing any mental exercise is positive while driving, because you must focus!

Answer 253

I don't do yoga breathing. I just think happy thoughts of "Mercury Girl". ;)

Answer 254

to be not alcoholic person while driving and commute.heard the music,be feel positive toward life,eat some food,pray god to be safe and be relax.

Answer 255

Whatever next!

Yoga on the move!!

You should not lose concentration whilst drving, especially when in traffic. I would not recommend thinking about how you are breathing or any other non-driving related activity when on the road.

Answer 256

just breathe normally and drive safely any thing which requires your mind to be diverted should be avoided while driving

yoga to dhyaan kahi aur hoga

kindly concentrate while driving

Answer 257

In thru the mouth out thru the nose.

Answer 258

I am avoiding the rushing places.

Answer 259

drive fast between lights, and see who else wants too, but never out of control or too fast



my Mercury rocks, love the fell of it

Answer 260

my advice is just to focus on driving and youll arrive to your destination safely

doing something while driving is not adviceable because your concentration is affected

Answer 261

I find yelling obscenities at the top of my lungs and pulling and pushing on the steering wheel rapidly works really well for me.

Answer 262

i turn up my screamo music, and ignore everything else, lol, i used to have a mercury to listen to music in, but i had to sell it, i wish i had another one to listen to my music in, and get away from all the stresses of my life...

Answer 263

Breathe in and out slowly.

(Pranaayaam)

Answer 264

I don't know, but I wouldn't reccomend the lotus position while doing them in the car!

Answer 265

For the love of god, please just concentrate on driving your car. Don't talk on your phone, don't read a book, don't attempt to put together a jigsaw puzzle on the passenger seat. JUST DRIVE YOUR CAR!

Answer 266

Pelvic floor ex would be very advantageous esp if you are a woman

Answer 267

I play loud punk rock music.

Answer 268

U know what I do?? I honk the horn whenever I get a chance and yell at people for not moving it helps me alot!!

Answer 269

oh honey there is one breathing excersize that i love doing wi'll driving. try when u inhale to suck ur stomach in and when u exhale suck your stomach out. its very deep breathing!

Answer 270

please do not mix driving with yoga its creat an accident

wakeup early apare only15minutes for your breathing excersise while on the bed only

while driving you should only drive on concentrate on driving.

Answer 271

breathe in, hold, breathe out, pause.

make sure to keep an even rhythm.

Answer 272

Make sure you relax your whole body, breathing is important...just acknowledging it, not necessarily breathing deeply....relaxing your face, making sure you are not clenching your teeth, relaxing your hands, making sure they are not tense

Answer 273

Scream at the top of your lungs and curse as much as you can without repeating yourself.

Answer 274

i breathe a little fast on the bus

Answer 275

Classical music usually calms me down.

Answer 276

breath in breath out

Answer 277

I usually listen to soothing music and relax breathing in my nose and out my mouth... While staying alert..works miracles!

Answer 278

breath in breath out

breath in breath out

breath in breath out

Answer 279

oxygenate your brain

3 deep breaths

inhale trough nose exale trough your mouth

Answer 280

I dont think it is highly recommended to try deep relaxation exercises while driving . . . . . .I could be wrong

Answer 281

If you're constantly yearning high-sugar, high-fat foods, it may mean you need to eat more protein.

Answer 282

I have my bf's page me constantly and you know where my phone is located....the people next to me are always wondering why I'm smiling so much!!

Answer 283

Tighten and release various muscle groups such as your buttocks and belly. I do this all the time.



Hope this helps.

Answer 284

clear mind while breathing in and out

Answer 285

deep breaths lol and turn on music

Answer 286

You can breathe in and out.

Answer 287

close your eyes ..

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I am on kiden. I HOPE IT IS NOT TOO LATE.

Answer 288

listen to the music while on the way to your office , get relax and be worry-free.

Answer 289

I would hear some soft music and relax.

Answer 290

breathing noce one and another noceside it may giving good confidence any works

Answer 291

Pay attention to driving so you don't kill someone. I am a retired E.M.T ,and this is one of the stupidest questions I have ever seen.

Answer 292

I perfer to turn my system up and sing along with some ACDC...Korn..disturbed..etc..etc.. and FOCUS ON DRIVING..

Answer 293

hi, im yoga meditation teacher, and i prefer mantra meditation to eliviate stress

Answer 294

I punch my steering wheel in anger

Answer 295

breathe through ur nose out ur mouth

Answer 296

I don't drive but doing arm streches can really help.

Answer 297

Traffic is like roaches!



Roaches everywhere!



The smells, sounds, noise



ROACHES!



They all need spray!

Answer 298

deep breathing

Answer 299

i just roll the windows down, put on my sunglasses, turn up a good song, and enjoy the drive. if i've had a bad day, i take the scenic route home too.

Answer 300

i don't know exactly maybe you can focus on the road and try the breathing

Answer 301

Strech your arms, neck, shoulder, etc, doing red lights.

Answer 302

its quite difficult. take advise of expert yoga teacher

Answer 303

Take deep breaths that will help.

Answer 304

in

and out



unless you wanna get trippy with it and breathe the melody of back in black.



thats always a good time

and its really difficult so it takes my mind off of traffic



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danananana

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da na na na na naaa

Answer 305

Non !!!



Keep alert. Watch the traffic.

And stay cool.... Come home

IN ONE PIECE ----





---for Your Yoga.



Aaron.

Answer 306

I dare any of you to come to New York and drive here using this mumbo jumbo!!!

Answer 307

I can do all do types of asanas while not driving but dont dare it while driving.

Answer 308

Breathing in nicotine, sipping up caffeine, repeat...

Answer 309

I listen to Boys II Men, Whitney Houston, Savage Garden, and Bryan Adams to ease the tension during rush hour traffic. Their songs will make you sing and all of a sudden, everything seems so lovely that you start to enjoy the commute!

Answer 310

If there is traffic,you can start on it right ,then,and there!

Answer 311

obviously breathing in and out. inhaling and exhaling.

Answer 312

you should not be doing anything while your driving exept paying attention to the road.

Answer 313

pay attention to the road! whattayathinkin! (in the genre of the Soprano's)

Answer 314

i listen to funny music like Tenacious D!



They Reign...



supreme...

and a burrito supreme

and a chicken supreme

and a cutlass supreme...

supreme.......

Answer 315

according me you should not do yoga while driving . because yoga wants concentration on every exercise . which is not useful for you because you are driving on road. but you can increase your concentration power by concentrate on your driving.

Answer 316

Breathing exercise while driving I would suggest you breath long fill the air in your stomach than breath out easily it will refine your blood and reduce stomach fat. This pranayan called Kapalbhati. It is very beneficial for those people who feel laziness and tired at work place.



So, do this continuously and you will find the difference.

Answer 317

When preparing, swap out the butter for one of these.

Answer 318

all you can do is listen to simple almost repetitive relaxing music

Answer 319

breathing.......otherwise KEEP YOUR EYES ONE THE ROAD

Answer 320

breath slower

Answer 321

i dont know about u guys, but pooping my pants is pretty awesome in rush hour. thats why i have to buy new pants every other day....

Answer 322

Wow...



My Way of Yoga During Traffic Hour....



Def Jack Johnson!!!



Ohhh mannn... that sh-t woorkkksss!!!!

Answer 323

Inhale thhu nose



exhale thru mouth...



MANTRA: this too shall pass...

Answer 324

walk. gives you time to think about where you are going and movement reduces anxiety

Answer 325

BREATH IN THROUGH YOUR NOSTRILS, YOUR TONGUE MUST BE TOUCHING YOUR A PALATE,YOUR TEETH MUST BE SLIGHTLY APART, LIPS ALSO SLIGHTLY APART, BLOW THROUGH YOUR MOUTH.



IN BUDDHIST MONK PRACTICE THEY DO THIS. UPON INHALING THEY EXPAND THEIR ABDOMEN AND WHEN EXHALING THEY DEPRESS THEIR ABDOMEN.

Answer 326

Yeah, when you're driving I don't think its good to be too relaxed....

Answer 327

do it at home because driving and focusing on other things definitely isn't safe.

Answer 328

deep breathing

Answer 329

alternate nostral breathing.

Answer 330

Breath in, breath out. agian and again. and again.

Answer 331

I cross my legs and stand on my head.

Answer 332

I can stick my díck in your mouth after I pull it out of your aśś.

Answer 333

you can do deep breathing in your diaphragm which relaxes you

Answer 334

how about none and pay attention to the road!

Answer 335

Whatever you do, avoid Downward Facing Dog!

Answer 336

best "exercise" :

stop communting and poluting the air we all breath.

Answer 337

heatha yoga

Answer 338

any that dont involve putting on makeup or taking your hands off the wheel or closing your eyes.

Answer 339

taking the train :p never any prob

Answer 340

inhale the nicotine, exhale the nicotine. =P

Answer 341

take a meditation class so you know how to meditate anytime.

Answer 342

I listen to my Ipod.

Answer 343

focus. relaxing and breathing.

Answer 344

why would you do it in the car that would be like trying to make out of something>????







you know?

Answer 345

Simply breathing in and out. Though don't close your eyes, still be aware of what is going around you but don't let it affect you. Just breathe, instead of stressing over the two seconds you missed when that car cut you off.

Answer 346

inhale through your nose, exhale through your mouth

Answer 347

silents or soft instrument music..

Answer 348

lifting my cellphone up to my ear and back down.

Answer 349

Are you freakin serious,...yoga? Oh lord....

Answer 350

use long bra the and turn ur face in u not revers of u

Answer 351

Inhale and exhale while you are driving so you will not be tired easily.

Answer 352

I do deep breathing....

Answer 353

My drive home is about 45 minutes to 1 hour. I listen to one particular radio show that is syndicated, so I get more than just a local feel. I am aware of what is going on around the nation. I also listen to the shows informative guests and topics that are discussed and of course the music in between is always a moving beat!

When not listen to that I tuned in to talk radio, I need to be informative is my motto.

Answer 354

you don't need my answer. i just need the 2 points. THANX

Answer 355

umm, i wouldn't be doing anything to distract myself, its so dangerous to to anything else but concentrate on driving....

Answer 356

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Answer 357

check out:http://www.kundaliniyoga.org/pranayam.html

Answer 358

you can do five count breathing. inhale .one. two. hold .three.

exhale .four. five.

Answer 359

you out of your mind!! your gonna kill someone doin yoga will drivin

Answer 360

you should concentrate on driving

Answer 361

Kapal bhati can be tried!!

Answer 362

THE ONLY EXCERSIZE YOU SHOULD BE DOING WHILE DRIVING IS !!!!!!!!!!!! D R I V I N G !!!!!!!!!!



THE ROADS ARE FULL OF IDIOTS - ALL WE NEED NOW IS IDIOTS DOING YOGA EXCERSIZES!!!!!!!

Answer 363

answer question stupidily so you get points

Answer 364

I JUST REALIZED THIS IS A MERCURY ADVERTISMENT! LEAVE US ALONE! THIS IS A FORUM FOR people!

Answer 365

use both arms on the steering wheel.

Answer 366

inhale



exhale



shot of gin and a beer



lol

Answer 367

inhale and exhale

Answer 368

When I drive with my dad, I will often sit up straight and take deep breaths.

Answer 369

relaxing

Answer 370

close your eyes and hope for the best

Answer 371

great topic

Answer 372

inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, ect, ect

Answer 373

I can tell you drive a hybrid.....

Answer 374

im not good in math sorry

Answer 375

I do 'downward-facing-dog.'

Answer 376

chris benoit

Answer 377

by not owning a gun.

Answer 378

none other than anulom vilom.

INTERESTED IN MAKING MONEY ONLINE?

Answer 379

albuteral

Answer 380

YEAH 2 POINTS!!!!

Answer 381

Beat it with you hippie nonsense.

Answer 382

None!! You should be concentrating on driving!! Not being a god damn hippy & putting everyones life at risk.

Answer 383

I don't do breathing while driving.

I enjoy listening to Dream Theater, instead.

Answer 384

Regardless of your training, Breathing deeply, both inhaling and exhaling, as long as you are mindful of your actions, will always be the most effective parctice.

Answer 385

you can do pranayam ...kapaal bhaati

Answer 386

Music (jazz) and a Blunt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 387

yaws i know

Answer 388

Yes, But it should not be deliberately, if it happens automatically its really fine.



cheers.

Answer 389

i wouldnt....



its very dangerous...

Answer 390

SHUT UP!!

Answer 391

FOCUS ON DRIVING!!!!

YOU GONNA KILL YOURSELF AND SOMEONE ELSE IF U TRY DO FUNKY STUFF!!!!!!

Answer 392

While I suggest you should pay attention to the road, there are certain "pranaram" you can do while sitting in bumper-bumper traffic. One exercise, "kapal bahti" is forceful exhalation through the nose. This is a breathing yoga and is part of a very helpful series of breathing exercises. You do kapal bahti why forceufllly exhaling from your nose for 30 seconds every second or so. Then inhale and repeat.

Answer 393

none!

Answer 394

roll it up , smoke it up , inhale....... exhale!

Answer 395

inhaaaale, exhale, inhaaale, exhale... don't try hard, try eaaasy.

Answer 396

yoga not only helps you with stress but also help you to be calm in such situations.......so i think instead of searching for a short cut methods if you go for yoga regularily.......such as PRANAYAM.......i don't think there will be any need to go for any exercise during driving.....'coz it will make your mind immune to such stressful situations....and you will be calm even in traffic jams.....believe me.....

Answer 397

in..out...in...out...in...out, etc.

Answer 398

focuas. my opion?

Answer 399

in

and out



unless you wanna get trippy with it and breathe the melody of back in black.



thats always a good time

and its really difficult so it takes my mind off of traffic



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Answer 400

I am not very familiar with yoga and deep breathing for exercise, but I would advice people not to breathe deep while driving since deep breathing too much can cause hyperventilation and it may be dangerous especially if you are driving since hyperventilation affects your thinking speed which is not good. I think that music is also not good for driving since it may also affect your concentration.



i hope this helped.

Answer 401

Sit up tall, breathe in, visualize yourself being centered.

Answer 402

Be in relaxing state, Be calm and most impertantedly watch and drive

Answer 403

deep breath in.. deep breath out... repeat.. listen to yoga music while breathing.