Breathing exercises

Breathing is at the core of ancient (and currently trendy) mindfulness practices, from yoga and tai chi to meditation.

However, studies suggest that breathing exercises alone, derived from those ancient yoga practices, can be good for the body and mind. 

361 people saved this idea

Save it with our free app:

Download on the AppStore
4.8Deepstash rating on AppStore
Get it on Google Play
4.8Deepstash rating on Google Play

IDEA EXTRACTED FROM:

The Profound Power of Breathing

7 ideas
elemental.medium.com
The Profound Power of Breathing

TOPICS:

RELATED IDEAS:

  • Breathing Is Everything

    How you breathe will dictate everything from the type of athlete you are, to how you sleep, to how your body feels and looks. At the core of breathing is connecting with our core. Our breath does not originate in our lungs or in our chests, but from deep within.

    The 6 Most Important Things Martial Arts Taught Me About Life

  • Overcome anger with mindfulness:

    Study your anger: It’s hard to prevent something if you don’t know what causes it.  Avoid triggers: Now that you know what causes your anger, stay away from those things.  Train your mind: Practice mindfulness exercises. Break the loop: Address the physical elements, the thoughts and the behaviors that are associated with your anger and you can prevent it from spiraling out of control. Ride the wave: Put mindfulness into action. Note the thoughts, feel the feelings, but don’t do anything that’s going to get you jail time.

    This Is How To Overcome Anger: 5 Powerful Secrets From Mindfulness

  • Breathing in meditation practices

    The many benefits of meditation might be well documented, but the breathing exercises associated with mediation might be what's actually doing all the good work to your body and your mind.  How you breathe has a direct effect on your heart rate, which in turn can influence every major system in your body in a sort-of sad chain reaction. 

    Study: You're breathing wrong

  • Tai Chi

    Is a mind-body practice that involves a series of slow, flowing exercises that combine movement, meditation, and rhythmic breathing. Initially developed as a martial art, it's now commonly practiced as a form of "moving meditation." Many practitioners of tai chi use this technique to enhance physical and mental health , as well as to improve posture, balance, flexibility, and strength. In addition, tai chi is said to boost mood, alleviate pain, strengthen the immune system, and improve heart health.

    The Benefits of Tai Chi