How to Do Breathing and Relaxation Techniques for Playing Hacky Sack

Hacky sack is a great way to pass some time with your friends and get a little exercise too. But it's harder than it looks. One of the worst things you can do when playing hacky sack is tense up. To combat tension and improve your game play, try to relax.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Do a quick run through your body and release any tension in your shoulders, neck, back or legs before playing. You can try consciously relaxing these areas. Another option is to tense your back, shoulders, neck and legs and then release them.

2. Take a moment to breathe before starting. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Some experts recommend taking a deep breath into the belly (relax your abdominal muscles to do this), holding it for a few seconds and then releasing it through the teeth.

3. Remember to breathe while playing. Stay loose while playing by breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth. While this may take some practice to feel natural, it'll help you stay relaxed.

4. Center your thoughts before starting. Let go of any worries or anxieties you have from your day. If you notice your thoughts going back to these worries, focus your attention on your breathing.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep the tension off your feet. Your feet should be loose.
• Avoid clenching your fists as you play hacky sack. Clenching fists tenses up the body.

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