We can all reduce pain and stress through proper breathing. Let’s start with some very simple exercises.
Chronic stress alters our metabolism and biochemistry to increasing blood pressure, musculoskeletal pain, headaches, weight gain, sleep problems and cognitive impairment.
Stress always seems to find its way to most vulnerable area of your body, activating pain.
The first secret of how to reduce stress is deceptively easy and effective. To relax and take gently gain control of your breath, try this simple deep breathing exercise.
You may find it easier at first to find a comfortable, firm place to lie down. Exhale slowly and fully, expelling all the stale air in your lungs. Do not think much about inhaling – it will take care of itself. Keep your mouth closed and inhale completely through your nose.
This delivers more oxygen to your blood stream, positively impacting the brain and the central nervous system, bringing down those chronic stress levels and you can do it any time you need to.
If you can bring you awareness to your belly, try to feel your breath descending into it.
Don't worry if you feel like you can't control it well at first. Just keep breathing.
We also offer great self-care instruction were we identify and teach you how to manage your stress levels in a positive, constructive way.
You may find it easier at first to find a comfortable, firm place to lie down. Exhale slowly and fully, expelling all the stale air in your lungs. Do not think much about inhaling – it will take care of itself. Keep your mouth closed and inhale completely through your nose.
This delivers more oxygen to your blood stream, positively impacting the brain and the central nervous system, bringing down those chronic stress levels and you can do it any time you need to.
If you can bring you awareness to your belly, try to feel your breath descending into it.
Don't worry if you feel like you can't control it well at first. Just keep breathing.
We also offer great self-care instruction were we identify and teach you how to manage your stress levels in a positive, constructive way.