Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The Power of Breath

It's something that happens every second of everyday, yet rarely do we think about the action. Breathing. It keeps us alive, keeps us going. Yet how many of us actually take the time to let the breath of life improve our lives?

A healthy lifestyle offers many ways to optimize healthy breathing, such as slowing down, getting regular exercise and even singing. But, did you know that faulty breathing patterns can contribute to postural problems and chronic pains?

There are many activities that can help improve your breathing and help with relaxation. Take a weekly yoga class, take a short walk during a break at work, or our favorite, get a massage. When you are taking that extra minute to relax, breathe easy and on each exhalation allow the weight of the body to sink down into the ground and through the earth.

There are so many stresses in todays life, make sure you're taking time for yourself and taking time to breathe!


For more info check out the article at Massage & Bodywork.

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