The benefits of taking deep, conscious breaths has been tested, documented, and backed up by experts worldwide, and of course, all over the web.
Here’s just a few of the things the internet says you could experience from breathing fully and deeply:
- Deep breathing releases ‘feel good’ endorphins into the body so you feel better (inhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..hold for 1..2..3..exhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..)
- Deep breathing eases our experience of pain (inhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..hold for 1..2..3..exhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..)
- Deep breathing helps us focus and concentrate (inhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..hold for 1..2..3..exhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..)
- Deep breathing improves the lung capacity and strengthens the heart (inhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..hold for 1..2..3..exhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..)
- Deep breathing oxygenates the blood. This is good for brain cells and building muscle (inhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..hold for 1..2..3..exhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..)
- Deep breathing slows you down in a moment and gives you an opportunity to find some gratitude (inhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..hold for 1..2..3..exhale for 1..2..3..4..5..6..)
Now if you followed along with these lovely results from taking deep breaths and didn’t rush it you’ve already gotten in 6 really beautiful deep breaths….enough to actually make a difference in your body and your life. Who knew it would be so easy? Breathe deeply today.
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Also, I’d love to hear what you think. Do you believe the research and experts or do you think deep breathing is all hooey? Let met know in the comments below.
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