BREATHING DEEP: SIMPLE AND EASY WAY FOR HEALTHY LIFE

BREATHING DEEP

Breathing deeply and consciously helps us to lead a healthy and mindful living.

let’s know how..

today there are many names for deep breathing like box breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, rhythmic breathing, abdominal breathing etc..

HOW WE BREATHE IN TODAY’S LIFE

deep breathing or belly breathing has been replaced with shallow chest breathing.

it is becoming seemingly normal which has been one of the reason for tension, stress and anxiety related problems

shallow breathing limits the range of the diaphragm’s range of motion. the lowest part of the lungs do not get a full share of oxygenated air

it is not when you are exercising but in your day to day activities like when we are standing and doing our work like cooking, or when we are sitting and watching mobile or television

we are unaware about our breathing pattern where we are only chest breathing or shallow breathing most of the time

our body thus becomes susceptible to contracting acute illness, panic attacks, mood swings, sleep disorders and many more

IMPORTANCE OF BREATHING DEEP

1. deep breathing encourages full incoming oxygen and outgoing carbon di oxide exchange

2. yogic philosophy says our lifespan doesn’t depend on the number of days we live but on the number of breaths we take.

this means the slower we breath the longer we live

3. when the mind is focused on the breath, the nervous system is calmer, there is less stress on the body which helps for better digestion and elimination

4. deep breathing or diaphragmatic breathing can lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate, relax muscles, decrease stress and increases energy levels

5. it brings awareness to being mindful of the present moment

TECHNIQUE TO BREATHING DEEP WHILE SITTING

1. a personal technique that i have developed over a few years and has been useful for me is ANULOM VILOM PRANAYAMA or NAADI SHODHAN PRANAYAM or ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING

2. This pranayama can be done while you are sitting and your hands are free. breathe normally while breathing from each nostril.

try to do it consciously for a few days taking efforts and then gradually your finger would automatically touch your nose to do the pranayama

do watch my blog on yoga and pranayama

https://reflectwithsmitha.com/yoga-and-pranayama-a-complete-wellness-package/

BENEFITS OF ANULOM VILOM BREATHING

1. This would slow down your breath as you are breathing from alternative nostril

2. it balances your yin and yan or rather your hot and cold temperature of your body

3. it harmonizes the two hemispheres of the brain

4. this results in balanced sense of well being in physical, mental and emotional terms

BREATHE DEEP WHILE STANDING

1. when you are standing and working, Bring your awareness to your breath and start breathing slowly and deeply through stomach

2. you can add affirmations while inhaling or exhaling or some mantra chanting Which will remind you to breath deep and stay mindful

3. You will have to take efforts when you start to be aware of your breath but gradually it will become your lifestyle

HOW YOU WOULD BE BENEFITTED

1. breathing right would activate your parasympathetic nervous system

2. enhances respiratory strength

3. improves fine motor performance

4. improves your sleep and brain health

5. reduces negative thinking and self talk thus causing emotional regulation

6. improves immunity and reduces inflammation in the body

AND ONE MAGIC TIP I WOULD LIKE TO ADD IN THE END

** always Try to SMILE while you EXHALE whether you feel like or no and see the difference.

i have benefitted from it and so shared with you

do have a look at my earlier blog on tapping and smiling

https://reflectwithsmitha.com/how-tapping-and-smiling-can-promote-good-health/

that’s all for now friends,

BREATHE DEEP, BREATHE SMART, SMILE and see the MAGIC

hope i could enlighten you on the topic and that’s my mission

until next time, keep smiling

this is your sincere friend smitha signing off

much love…stay happy…stay blessed…ALWAYS