This may seem elementary but I want to remind you to remember to breathe. You may think I’m silly because you are breathing right now, but when we are stressed or scared we generally forget to breathe. The calm person in a tense situation is the one who remembered to breathe. So, the next time you are confronted with a stressful or tense situation, ask yourself, Am I breathing properly. The breaths should be fairly deep and with a steady rhythm.
Hyperventilating comes from sudden stress. When we panic we hold our breaths. This is the exact opposite of how we should react. For some reason our natural reaction is NOT to breathe properly. So think about breathing next time you are in a stress reaction. Or laying on a chiropractors table.
Power of breathing: Meditation starts with proper breathing - Slow, methodic, deep breathing.
Pregnant woman are taught proper breathing for pain management in Lamaze classes.
Athletes are trained in proper breathing for maximum performance.
OK, here is a nice relaxing exercise. Read this through and DO it. You won’t be sorry. Close your eyes and relax. Take 3 deep breaths without holding it. Then, keeping your eyes closed, relax for a few more seconds. Not TELL me you don’t feel better!!
Final remark. Every day take a series of very deep breaths without holding them. This is very good for the lungs and your peace of mind. If you are working out, then you are already doing this.
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