On Mondays we like to kick-start the week with simple but inspirational ideas to improve your life.
Today we’re going to encourage you to breathe better.
Breathe better? Yes. On a regular basis much of our breathing is shallow, which doesn’t allow for our lungs to become healthy and powerful. Deeper breathing brings more oxygen to your lungs – an essential for the production of energy in our body. Learning to breathe better will give you more energy, improve your sleep, and assist in weight loss and self-healing. Are you ready to learn how to breathe better? Let’s start with a simple exercise.
Wherever you are, get comfortable – even if you’re just sitting in front of your computer. Through your nose, take in a long, cleansing breath. Slowly pull the breath into the depths of your lungs and feel them expand. When your lungs are full, hold your breath for a split second, and then begin to exhale. Let the breath out of your lungs, through your nose. As you exhale imagine all of your worries leaving your body and feel your body relax. Now close your eyes and repeat this exercise 3 – 5 times.
Ahhh. How do you feel? You should feel present and relaxed. Conscious awareness of your breathing will bring you to the present moment, and a heightened awareness of your body and will help you relax. This simple breathing exercise will assist in stress reduction and will bring healing oxygen to the parts of your body that need it most. Deep, long, cleansing breaths will also leave you feeling revitalized and will help you think more clearly throughout the day.
This week, try to do this exercise a few times a day (helpful hint: you might want to set reminders on your calendar), and let us know how you feel!
~Melissa Risdon
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