Put
a spring in your step! If you detect a whiff of spring in the air, now is the
ideal time to make the most of it. Health experts say taking daily
breaks in the fresh air can help us relax, but can also offer a whole range of
health benefits. From boosting your fitness levels to fighting cancer, the
great outdoors is an effective, alternative medicine.
You
can help alleviate stress by breathing your way to good health through the simple practice of yogic breathing. Among other things,
breathing loads your blood with oxygen, which maintains your health at the most
desirable level. Shallow breathing doesn't oxygenate your blood very
efficiently. As a result, toxins can build up in your body’s cells. Before you know it, you feel
sluggish and down, and eventually organs begin to malfunction. Is it any wonder
that conscious breathing is the best tool you have to profoundly affect your
body and mind? Try the following exercise (outdoors ideally, weather permitting):
1. Sit
comfortably in a chair.
2. Close
your eyes and visualize a peacefully scene.
3. Inhale
and exhale slowly and deeply through your nose.
4. Lengthen
your breath for 20 rounds (breaths).
5. Continue
breathing like this with your eyes closed and notice the difference in how you
feel overall.
Breath work
is a type of breathing practice that leads you to inner peace, expands your
awareness and helps you create connection with your body. Breathe for the
health of it!
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