As promised – an article on Breathing:)
Benefits of Belly Breathing
1. Detoxifies & Releases Toxins
2. Releases Tension
3. Relaxes the Mind & Body & brings Clarity
4. Relieves Emotional Problems
5. Massages your Organs
6. Strengthens the Immune System
7. Improves the quality of Blood
8. Increases Muscles Strength
9. Improves Posture
10. Improves Digestion
11. Strengthens the Lungs
12. Makes the Heart Stronger
13. Assists in Weight Control
14. Boost Energy Levels & Improves Stamina
15. Elevate Moods
16. Aids Sleeping
This is the ‘healing’ breath we use in class:
Breathe in for the count of 7, hold for 4, out for 11
To aid sleep follow this pattern:
Breathe in for 4, hold for 7, out for 8
Belly or Diaphragmatic Breathing helps your blood to become more alkaline, this aids your digestion which in turn can aid your weight loss.
Lowering the bloods acidity helps lower inflammation, inflammation causes pain, therefore belly breathing reduces your pain levels.
WE use Belly Breathing in our Healthy Backs 4 Life classes to help with Low Back Pain. By promoting the correct use of the diaphragm – think where the diaphragm attaches…to the lumbar spine, thereby getting more oxygen into the lumber stabilisers (muscles in the lower back), helps improve lumbar function, which in turn helps relieve Lower Back Pain.
Belly Breathing is a must – start your day with 2 minutes of Belly Breathing and notice the amazing affect it has on your Mind & Body!