When was the last time you really breathed?
If you suffer from stress, anxiety, pressure, sleep problems and unexplained body pains, you may simply not be breathing properly.
Anyone who follows the development of the health industry in recent years is already aware of the importance of integrating the activities of the mind as an integral part of the activities of the body, and it is difficult to miss the growth of the worlds of yoga and pilates which place a strong emphasis on the breathing component as part of the practice.
In a few years will we start to see breathing classes added to the schedule of hours in the fitness clubs?
Probably so.
Breathing is an unconscious action until sometimes we forget how basic and important it is to life.
From the first moment the baby comes out into the world, we wait for his first breath, the breath of life.
Through the air we inhale, oxygen reaches the cells of the body and the brain, and many studies testify that breathing makes a great contribution to our physical, mental and spiritual health.
Correct breathing helps reduce stress, which is a trigger for many physical illnesses, and no less important than that, it has been found to be important for dealing with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic disorders.
Take a break from life, Photo: GETTY
On a sensory level, the lack of oxygen or proper breathing will bring us together with unexplained pains in the body such as headaches, muscle pains, tingling sensations and fatigue, nervousness, forgetfulness and more.
Learn to breathe correctly
Oprah Winfrey, the American television presenter and actress admired by millions of people in the world, says that she practices meditation and breathing for 20 minutes every morning, and testifies that it has changed her life.
Not only Oprah makes sure to breathe, Gwyneth Paltrow and model Gisele also testified that conscious breathing helped them deal with anxiety.
There are already dedicated apps for the subject, guided classes, retreats and fitness conferences.
According to the experts in the field, it is a real science that deals with turning the breath into a physical, mental and emotional tool.
This is a professional practice that is carried out with a breathing teacher.
There is a beginning, a middle, and an end to the practice, and the students who go through it around the world testify to a true sense of well-being that combines strength and relaxation that they haven't experienced in a long time.
The practice will include teaching techniques for proper breathing, raising awareness of breathing and practical tools for dealing with stressful and nervous situations.
Start with a simple exercise that includes lying on your back or sitting comfortably, relax your body and take a five minute break from life.
Close your eyes and be sure to breathe slowly while inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth for five times.
Then, move on to the next step and hold the air in your lungs for a few seconds, and only then let it out slowly.
Repeat the action several times, and try to notice how your breaths become slow and deep, and how this affects the general feeling in the body.
The writer is a fitness trainer and owner of NEXT
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