The Breath of Life
Just breathe! I learned to breathe...at a course I took a few months ago- The Art of Living...I know that sounds odd...learning to breathe-but it's true and proper breathing is an art! Most of us take breathing for granted...when in fact breathing provides 99% of our entire oxygen and energy supply. It's the only bodily function that we can do both voluntarily and involuntarily.
Optimum breathing can lead to optimum health. Breathing drives the nervous system...and when that system is out of balance...our bodies and our minds begin to break down...leading to emotional issues like stress, anxiety and depression and chronic health issues like cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure. The Art of Living taught me the powerful breathing technique, Sudarshan Kriya or healing breath. Cycles of rhythmic breathing which over time, infuses you with renewed energy by cleansing the system from the inside.
The next time you feel anxious or upset, depressed or fearful-take a deep breath...inhaling thru the nostrils, then exhaling-slowly through your mouth...Focused chest and abdominal breathing should make you feel better...lighter, happier and more serene. Remember, breathing is the essence of being and a rhythmic process of expansion and contraction is another example of the polarity which we see in nature...day and night, awake and asleep.
So, like Faith Hill sings, just breathe...and melt into the feelings of well being that wash over you...with every breath of life!
Optimum breathing can lead to optimum health. Breathing drives the nervous system...and when that system is out of balance...our bodies and our minds begin to break down...leading to emotional issues like stress, anxiety and depression and chronic health issues like cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure. The Art of Living taught me the powerful breathing technique, Sudarshan Kriya or healing breath. Cycles of rhythmic breathing which over time, infuses you with renewed energy by cleansing the system from the inside.
The next time you feel anxious or upset, depressed or fearful-take a deep breath...inhaling thru the nostrils, then exhaling-slowly through your mouth...Focused chest and abdominal breathing should make you feel better...lighter, happier and more serene. Remember, breathing is the essence of being and a rhythmic process of expansion and contraction is another example of the polarity which we see in nature...day and night, awake and asleep.
So, like Faith Hill sings, just breathe...and melt into the feelings of well being that wash over you...with every breath of life!
To learn more about the Art of Living click this link http://us.artofliving.org/index.html
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I have also appeared for the same "Art of living" course. I have experienced much of similar things.
Keep writing and spread love through your writing.
~Arjun