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Wednesday, 4 July 2007
Tuesday, 3 July 2007
Breathing Optimally
I felt it would be remiss of me not to include a section on breathing as part of this website, as breathing is fundamental to our lives, in more ways than one.
I have done extensive research on the subject (but do not claim to be an expert in this area).
After much reading, and searching, I have tried to include a basic summary on this page, as well as include useful links that I feel are very beneficial, in terms of the quality of the product, as well as the general information.
Breathing is an important part of the relaxation process, and can very easily be applied on a daily basis, with fantastic results.
Often, the simplest practices can make all the difference to our stress reduction, and with practice, the process can be done more and more easily.
You may prefer to breath with an audio instruction tape or CD, or prefer a silent environment- whichever is most comfortable for you.
Breathing also affects our muscle relaxation- more information below:
Background and Instruction Most of us breath very shallowly, and rapidly, so that we are able to receive enough air for our daily living, but this is not the correct way to breath for relaxation.
When breathing fully, using our diaphragms, we are able to inhale much more air, which then passes through our blood streams, and to our brain. Coupled with the following exercises, the effect is enhanced many times over.
Breath in fully, through the nose, and then hold for five seconds. Release slowly, through the mouth, and then, inhale again, through the nose, and hold for five seconds. Slowly, release through the mouth.
Some people prefer to close their eyes as well.
Do this for five to ten breaths, and then ‘feel’ your body relaxing more.
This exercise alone, has great capacity to relieve stress.
I will also explain more about the concepts in my own words below:
For many people, when we are relaxed, we are breathing ‘normally’. I say ‘normally’ in quotes, as many people, even at their relaxed rest, breath very shallowly, and not fully, thus not receiving the full benefit of the breath that they could be.
Naturally, then, when we are stressed, anxious, worried, or hurrying, and so on, this effect is made even worse, and can cause us more problems, as we will be receiving less oxygen and so on.
There are exercises that can be applied to help with this, and like most things, breathing fully is a skill that can be practiced, mastered, and then something that becomes Automatic.
Another way to help our bodies to absorb the maximum amount of oxygen is to reduce the intake of stimulants, like caffeine.
I realise that many people enjoy their coffee, but one way to help this is to perhaps switch from caffeinated coffee to decaffeinated.
Again, remember this is about doing small things, to make positive changes to benefit in the long term.
You may be surprised at the difference you will feel after a month or so. It is possible in the short term, that if you are a heavy coffee drinker, that you will feel ‘withdrawal’ symptoms after cutting down on full strength coffee, and cutting over to decaffeinated. However, the results will show as positive after a month or so.
This is just one other example on ways to improve your oxygen intake.
Another way to reduce our stress is to learn to slow our breathing down- on a regular basis. This way, once achieved, we are able to handle more stress at the same time too! (and better still, deal better with it, and not react as much)
The link below points to a website which has some fantastic materials and programmes to help you train, and exercise yourself for improved breathing.
I really do recommend the site- and the products come with excellent support as well.
The link is below.
As always, be the best you can be!
Optimal Breathing- Breathing for Life
For more information, click through
www.positive-relaxation.com
I have done extensive research on the subject (but do not claim to be an expert in this area).
After much reading, and searching, I have tried to include a basic summary on this page, as well as include useful links that I feel are very beneficial, in terms of the quality of the product, as well as the general information.
Breathing is an important part of the relaxation process, and can very easily be applied on a daily basis, with fantastic results.
Often, the simplest practices can make all the difference to our stress reduction, and with practice, the process can be done more and more easily.
You may prefer to breath with an audio instruction tape or CD, or prefer a silent environment- whichever is most comfortable for you.
Breathing also affects our muscle relaxation- more information below:
Background and Instruction Most of us breath very shallowly, and rapidly, so that we are able to receive enough air for our daily living, but this is not the correct way to breath for relaxation.
When breathing fully, using our diaphragms, we are able to inhale much more air, which then passes through our blood streams, and to our brain. Coupled with the following exercises, the effect is enhanced many times over.
Breath in fully, through the nose, and then hold for five seconds. Release slowly, through the mouth, and then, inhale again, through the nose, and hold for five seconds. Slowly, release through the mouth.
Some people prefer to close their eyes as well.
Do this for five to ten breaths, and then ‘feel’ your body relaxing more.
This exercise alone, has great capacity to relieve stress.
I will also explain more about the concepts in my own words below:
For many people, when we are relaxed, we are breathing ‘normally’. I say ‘normally’ in quotes, as many people, even at their relaxed rest, breath very shallowly, and not fully, thus not receiving the full benefit of the breath that they could be.
Naturally, then, when we are stressed, anxious, worried, or hurrying, and so on, this effect is made even worse, and can cause us more problems, as we will be receiving less oxygen and so on.
There are exercises that can be applied to help with this, and like most things, breathing fully is a skill that can be practiced, mastered, and then something that becomes Automatic.
Another way to help our bodies to absorb the maximum amount of oxygen is to reduce the intake of stimulants, like caffeine.
I realise that many people enjoy their coffee, but one way to help this is to perhaps switch from caffeinated coffee to decaffeinated.
Again, remember this is about doing small things, to make positive changes to benefit in the long term.
You may be surprised at the difference you will feel after a month or so. It is possible in the short term, that if you are a heavy coffee drinker, that you will feel ‘withdrawal’ symptoms after cutting down on full strength coffee, and cutting over to decaffeinated. However, the results will show as positive after a month or so.
This is just one other example on ways to improve your oxygen intake.
Another way to reduce our stress is to learn to slow our breathing down- on a regular basis. This way, once achieved, we are able to handle more stress at the same time too! (and better still, deal better with it, and not react as much)
The link below points to a website which has some fantastic materials and programmes to help you train, and exercise yourself for improved breathing.
I really do recommend the site- and the products come with excellent support as well.
The link is below.
As always, be the best you can be!
Optimal Breathing- Breathing for Life
For more information, click through
www.positive-relaxation.com
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