Well, let’s see….I’ve been breathing for almost 54 years now, so I think I’ve got it down now.
Did you know that breathing is a very successful stress management tool? Of course you did, but there might be a few new things that I can tell you, so hold your breath…..wait, don’t.
When you are under pressure and dealing with a lot of stress, your breath is fast, short and shallow. However, when your are in a peaceful and relaxed state, you naturally take deeper, slower and longer breaths.
TRY THIS:
- Sit in a chair with your back straight, yet not rigid.
- Relax your shoulders and place your palms on either side of your abdomen.
- Inhale slowly through your nose, causing your abdomen to expand, then your middle, and finally the chest.
- When exhaling, contract your abdomen first, then your middle and then the chest. Exhale out your mouth as if your were blowing out a candle.
- Repeat two or three times.
- Breathing is essential for the integrity of the brain, nerves, glands and internal organs
- We can go without food for weeks and without water for days, but without oxygen, we will die within a few minutes
- When the brain does not gets proper supply of this essential nutrient, it will result in the degradation of all vital organs in the body
- The brain requires more oxygen than any other organ
So stop taking your breath for granted! Do it right! Like a boss!!
And most of all…………..try a tic-tac….
I try to do deep breathing exercises everyday….Really helps with my stress…
Side note, I did not click on the video at the bottom of the page this time…Fool me once, haha
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One day I’ll post about 6 videos to mess with your head!! Haha! Just kidding, my friend!! 🙂
Sandi Nieto
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SO TRUE! I’ve been after The Gov about this, even before his surgery! But it’s even more important now during recovery. He’s paying more attention to his breathing and is doing AMAZINGLY well.
Of course the breathing is only part of it. Include a good diet and a smokin’ hot caregiver… or one who THINKS she’s smokin’ hot 😉
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I’ve met her!!! She IS smokin hot!!!! Glad he’s doing better..prayers answered!! 🙂
Sandi Nieto
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When I first started my yoga practice I discovered that I really didn’t breathe deeply. It’s amazing what relaxation comes just from breathing slowly and steadily! I love the Weil quote. 🙂
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Evidently its all about breathing!! I am a shallow breather so this helps me to remember to take deeeep breaths! (And I love Dr Weil too!) 🙂
Sandi Nieto
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I apologize, just got it off the web. It is off the blog now, thanks.
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