Breathing Exercises
The Way we breathe influences the way we feel. How we feel influences how we breathe. Breathing correctly can produce feelings and states of mind that combat stress. Relaxation gives your body time to rest and repair, physically and mentally. It reduces the heart rate and if practised regularly, will lower your blood pressure. Correct breathing is slow and regular. Inhalations should be comfortable and natural. Nasal breathing is more effective in producing calmness. By watching your breathing a stillness can be experienced. This is often associated with feelings of calmness and restfullness. Prolonged exhalations in particular produce stilling effects. Conscious slowing of your breathing will produce calm. Breathing to release tension Sit or lie in a comfortable position with your arms and legs uncrossed, your spine straight and your feet on the floor. Take a few moments to get yourself as comfortable as you can. Let your body go loose and heavy; Let the chair, bed or floor support...