Are you a breath holder? A lot of us are, especially when stressed. In certain cases, holding our breath can actually work to train the lungs. Think of professional swimmers. Maybe you’ve noticed yourself breathing easier after a summer of swimming and holding your...
The main parts of breathing are broken down simply into inhale and exhale. These opposing energies actually correspond with the balance between active and passive, energizing and calming, giving and receiving. Just one breath holds all the beautiful contrast of a...
Different types of yoga breathing go by different names. One useful and beneficial breathing exercise to try is called Victorious breath. This is also known as Ocean’s Breath, ujjayi breath and the Breath of the Warrior. This breathing practice calms the mind,...
As with any precision sport, there is a science to breathing properly. Unfortunately, this knowledge is seldom taught in schools or discussed in everyday life. In most cases, air should be taken in by the nose, which is the optimal organ for breathing. In fact, mouth...
Most people do not reach their full potential in breathing. Thankfully, this is something we can work on to improve our vitality. Each breath holds the characteristics of depth, temperature, pace and apparatus used. In each breath, oxygen is exchanged in the lungs for...
Deep diaphragmatic breathing is a technique recognized by medical science for its positive effects on the nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. All functions of the brain and body are synthesized and brought into balance through this method. You can do deep...
Searching for a simple but highly effective way to reduce stress in your body and improve both mental and physical health? When stressed, you may have been offered the advice, “Just breathe.” The truth of this simple suggestion runs deep. When we’re anxious, we tend...
In a pandemic that mostly affects people with immunity problems it is always best to take some measure to boost your immune system, mental and physical health in general. Here are some useful ways of boosting your immune system and preventing illness:...
Do you move swiftly forward in your life, taking sure-footed steps toward the future? Is your “today” what you expected it to be when you set out on a course five, ten or even 20 years ago? Do you have a vision for your next “tomorrow,” and are...
When you think of the holidays, what comes to mind first? Twinkling lights? The merry faces of children? Or… is it stress? Does planning for Christmas and the December holidays stress you out? “Holiday stress statistics show that up to 69 percent of people...
