Smokeless Inhalation

This is one of the best Urge Tamers you will learn. Do this deep breathing when you have an urge.

1. Breathe in deeply through your nose.

2. Hold your breath for 3 seconds.

3. Slowly breathe out through pursed lips to make a “whooshing” sound.

4. Keep breathing this way until the urge goes away. Sometimes you may need to do the smokeless inhalation 2-3 times, or up to 12-13 times. An increase in oxygen helps you feel relaxed.

The smoking cycle: