What is the one thing that we all could do a little more of and we seem to take for granted - BREATHING.
Everyday we inhale and exhale to function - that is called Respiration. But truly focusing on breathing is different.
Breathing is intentional. It is a way to calm the parasympathetic nervous system, slow down the heart rate, control anxiety, relax and bring awareness to your body. It is FREE THERAPY.
Less than optimal breathing can contribute to chronic pain - especially in the back, shoulders and neck. Think about this - when you are standing do you try to suck in the stomach, well this is inhibiting your breathing rate. When you slouch over, you are inhibiting your breathing rate. So when your lungs aren't functioning at full capacity - your body is stressed.
There are 7 to 8 ways to work on breath control - I chose this one because it's the easiest - Belly Breathing 101.
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