Breathing
is such a primary function for our survival that can be used to reduce stress
and stimulate good health. Notice that your breath is fast, short and shallow
when u are angry, fearful or under stress and how you naturally take deeper,
slower and longer breaths when you are in peaceful and relaxed state. This is
to say that breath awareness and conscious relaxation, you can enhance your
ability to cope with life’s increasing pace and take control of all aspects of
your health in general. Besides, deep breathing also enhances concentration and
eases pain. Research have even shown that breathing correct helps to burn fat,
make your skin glow and correct hormone imbalances in addition to lowering
blood pressure, improving digestion and increases blood circulation throughout
the body and decreases overall anxiety.
However,
many have adopted bad breathing habits and shallow breathe with out chest
instead of with out diaphragms. By changing breathing patterns and consciously
breathing deeply into the abdomen, you can create a calm relaxed state from a
stressful one. Deep breathing calms both the body and mind by slowing down
heart rate and easing the nervous system. However, many people rush around,
shallow-breathing their way through life and wondering why they always feel
stressed, unwell and out of breath.
By
learning simple breathing exercises and by becoming more mindful of the art as
well as the act of breathing, you can do a power of good for your mind and
body. It is recommended that you practice twice daily for a minimum of five
uninterrupted minutes using the following steps:
1.
Sit
in a chair, with your back straight but not rigid.
2.
Relax
your shoulders and place your palms on either side of the abdomen
3.
Inhale
slowly through the nose, drawing air into the abdomen to fill and expand it and
then up through your middle and finally expanding the chest.
4.
Repeat
2-3 times.
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