Get enough oxygen through deep breathing exercises
The human body operates oxygen. Make sure yours gets enough by exercising, keeping your house well ventilated, and pausing frequently to take slow, deep breaths.
Breathe Deeply:
Take a moment to try this simple breathing exercise. It will energize and refresh you.
1. Stand or sit with your back straight.
2. Exhale deeply through your mouth.
3. Now, draw the air back into your lungs through your nose. As you do, imagine it going right down into your belly, filling it.
4. Feel your stomach expand as your inhale.
5. When lungs are full, slowly begin to exhale.
6. Tighten the muscles of your stomach as you gently push the last bit of air out.
Repeat the process, slowly, five to six times. Do this exercise when you wake up in the morning and several times during the day. If possible, step outdoors into the fresh air. Refresh body and mind by giving yourself a caffeine-free boost.
Your challenge:
Practice frequent deep breathing. Place one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach. Breathe normally for a few moments, noting the movement of each hand as you inhale. Which hand rises more dramatically? If it’s the one on your belly, take it off and pat yourself on the back. You have excellent respiratory technique. but if it’s the hand on your chest, you’d better take a deep breath - though your probably can’t. You’re breathing wrongly!
Source: Health and Home, 2004
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