Breathe Deep and Feel Great
What if you could use your everyday breathing as a powerful tool to boost your energy and motivation? Breath is the key to increasing your energy and focus because it is the only way that you can bring oxygen into your body. Without enough oxygen, you become lethargic, tired, and depressed. With increased oxygen levels, you not only increase your energy but also dramatically improve your mood. You simply feel better.
The secret to making your breathing more effective is learning how to "belly breathe." People in India have been doing this for hundreds of years. Belly breathing is the primary foundation for yoga and it is easy to learn. You will love how it makes you feel.
The key to belly breathing is using your diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle located under your lungs. When you draw it outward (pushing your belly forward), it opens your lungs, drawing in oxygen in. And when you push it inward by contracting your belly, you effectively move the used oxygen out of your lungs.
Try to use this type of breathing all day today, especially when you feel tired and lethargic.
Belly Breathing for Energy
1. Stand up straight with your shoulders pulled back and your chest pushed out.
2. Inhale through your nose for a count of 4 (make sure that your belly comes out), and hold for a count of 2.
3. Exhale through your mouth for a count of 5 (make sure that your belly contracts by coming inward).
4. Repeat for a total of 10 deep breaths. Do this whenever you feel worn out, especially when you think that you're too tired to exercise.
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