Breathing is the first thing that we do when we enter this world AND it's the last thing that we do when we leave it.
Yet, amid life's chaos, we often neglect this vital and innate bodily function.
When anxiety and stress escalate, our breaths become short and shallow, or we unconsciously hold it, amplifying our stress levels.
We get so wrapped up in the stress of life that we forget to breathe.
However, by merely paying attention to our breath, we can ground ourselves back into our bodies.
Just a minute of mindful breathing can recalibrate our nervous system, enabling us to break free from our stressful state.
It's a simple yet effective tool to help our minds and bodies unwind.
So why are we not taught how important breathing is?
Harvard medical community recognizes and acknowledges the power of breathing, yet the importance of proper breathing is seldom taught.
I read the book Breath by James Nestor that forever changed my perspective on how important our breath is.
Not just breathing, but how we are breathing. If we are breathing through our nose or our mouth and the impact it can have on our physical health.
Breathwork can dramatically reduce stress, fortify our immune system, and offer numerous other benefits.
So, the next time you find yourself, stressed and overwhelmed from life, take 1 minute and do some intentional breathing.
Use this simple technique.
Breath in through the nose for a count of 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds and exhale through your mouth for 6 seconds. Do this 6-8 times.
When our exhale is longer than our inhale, it allows the parasympathetic nervous system to kick in, which is our "rest & digest" state. It can only go into this state when we feel safe.
This type of breathing Instructs the mind and body, that we are physically and emotionally safe.
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