Go for a walk and breathe only through your nose, in and out.
Using the comfortable rhythm of breath to regulate your pace, count how many steps you take during inhale and during exhale.
Equalize the two (ie: 2 steps while you breath in, 2 steps while you breath out, or 3 steps in, 3 steps out).
Begin holding your breath at the end of your exhale for a count equal to your in/out breaths combined. (2 in/2 out/4 hold; or 3in/3out/6 hold).
Do this for as long as you can tolerate it, then go back to your previous count (2/2/4 or 3/3/6) and continue your walking rhythm until you feel comfortable again.
Keep your mouth shut! Resist the urge to open your mouth and take a deep breath! Keeping your mouth shut will enable you to retain enough CO2 to maintain optimal oxygen delivery to your body. Then begin again.
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