Greetings!
Did you know that the average person fills only 30-50% of their lung capacity when breathing? Think about that.... we could be bringing in 50-70% more air into our bodies! No wonder there are so many people that seem tired and low on energy!
Certainly, proper nutrition and level of activity also affect our energy level, but proper breathing is SO important to good mental and physical health and it's something we've completely forgotten how to do!
And finally, modern science is validating what the ancient yogis realized thousands of years ago... our breath is extremely powerful and we can harness this power to feel healthier in mind and body.
Here is some recent info on the effects of a regular deep breathing practice from the medical community:
"Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and
energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems
ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders."
-- Andrew Weil, M.D.
"Deeper breathing has been scientifically shown to
lower blood pressure and relieve stress and anxiety... Deep breathing also stimulates your
digestive process, improves brain functioning (which means better mental
performance), reinforces your immune system, and gives your energy reserves a
boost."
-- Reverse Diabetes Newsletter
"Breathing incorrectly
can produce tension, exhaustion and vocal strain, interfere with athletic
activity and encourage aches and illnesses... Breathe correctly, however, and
you can melt away tension and stress, improve energy or simply relax and
unwind."
-- Nancy Zi, author of The Art of
Breathing
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So I've decided to dedicate this summer season to "breath awareness". All throughout the summer, I'll be offering my Just Breathe & Be workshop at various locations. You can even register for it online at the Anyone Can Do YOGA shop!
I'll be kicking it off this Sunday from 9:30-12pm at Bee Natural Health Store & Fitness Studio in Coopersburg, PA. Check out our CALENDAR for other venues in PA and NJ through July and August. And I hope to add more, so stay tuned!
If you would like to bring the Just Breathe & Be workshop (or any other yoga workshops) to YOUR workplace, organization, group, etc..... contact me - I'd love to teach you in the convenience of your own setting. :)
The next time you feel weary, anxious, unnerved or just need a break.... take a "Deep Breather":
1. PAUSE, stop whatever you are doing
2. Take a smooth, deep breath in & out of the nose with your full attention on the inhalation and exhalation
3. Repeat 3-5 times and see how different you feel!
Here's to your well-being, one deep breath at a time,
ENJOY!
Sheetal
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