“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” ― Amit Ray, Om Chanting and Meditation
Benefits of Breathing Exercises
Breathing Strengthens your heart by making it work harder. This is because your cardiovascular and nervous systems are closely connected, such that the areas of your brain that dictate and regulate your heart rate and blood pressure closely align with those of your brain that regulate your breathing patterns.
Deep breathing can help restore diaphragm function and increase lung capacity. The goal is to build up the ability to breathe deeply during any activity, not just while at rest.
Deep breathing exercises can also lessen feelings of anxiety and stress, which are common for someone who experienced severe symptoms or was admitted to a hospital. Sleep quality may also improve with these breathing exercises.
Anyone can benefit from deep breathing techniques, but they play an especially important role in the Long COVID-19 recovery process. These exercises can be started at home or in the open nature and easily incorporated into your daily routine.
