Breathing is automatic, and easily taken for granted. While thinking about this-that-and-the-other, immersed in the world, you generally breathe into your chest…without filling the lungs to capacity. This shallow breathing gives you enough oxygen to stay alive, but deep abdominal breathing helps you thrive.
Beyond refreshing your mood, deeper breathing will also give you more energy, help the body eliminate waste, increase metabolism, improve circulation and muscle/joint health, regulate blood sugar levels, and contribute to a better night’s sleep!
Pay attention to breathing deeply into your stomach
• Whenever you feel anxious, afraid, nervous, sad, or angry.
• When you wake up in the morning and before you go to sleep.
• While stretching, exercising, eating, and walking.
• Before and after exams or quizzes.
• Anytime other time you remember.
Check out some breathing exercises at: http://cas.umkc.edu/casww/brethexr.htm
Beyond refreshing your mood, deeper breathing will also give you more energy, help the body eliminate waste, increase metabolism, improve circulation and muscle/joint health, regulate blood sugar levels, and contribute to a better night’s sleep!
Pay attention to breathing deeply into your stomach
• Whenever you feel anxious, afraid, nervous, sad, or angry.
• When you wake up in the morning and before you go to sleep.
• While stretching, exercising, eating, and walking.
• Before and after exams or quizzes.
• Anytime other time you remember.
Check out some breathing exercises at: http://cas.umkc.edu/casww/brethexr.htm
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