For years the Yogis have known the importance of the breath. The Pranayama (or breath) is translated to mean 'life force energy.' Many of us due, to the stress of everyday life, tend to take small shallow breaths using a fraction of our lungs. Heart diseases, sleep disorders and fatigue are known effects of Oxygen deprivation.
The yogi's teach us that learning to take a 'Full Breath' can not only help combating stress, it can also be beneficial in reducing toxins in the body, aids digestion, helps develop concentration which in turn reduces stress.
The full breath utilises every part of your lungs and ensures that your body is getting the Oxygen it requires to keep you healthy and alert.
To take a full yogi breath, inhale for the count of 4, until every part of your lungs are used. Your stomach should rise and your ribs should expand upwards and outwards. Then hold the breath for a count of 4, and finally slowly exhale for the count of 4, allowing your lung, rise and diaphragm to empty fully.
With practice you will be able to increase the count to 5 and then 6 to really maximise your lungs. Don't try to do this until you are ready.
SO, if you are having a stressful day or are struggling to sleep as you have a million things that you should have or need to do going around your head, practice this simple technique. It will help you relax or if you are already relaxed, take you to a deeper level of relaxation.
Enjoy the energy and how fabulous you feel!
The yogi's teach us that learning to take a 'Full Breath' can not only help combating stress, it can also be beneficial in reducing toxins in the body, aids digestion, helps develop concentration which in turn reduces stress.
The full breath utilises every part of your lungs and ensures that your body is getting the Oxygen it requires to keep you healthy and alert.
To take a full yogi breath, inhale for the count of 4, until every part of your lungs are used. Your stomach should rise and your ribs should expand upwards and outwards. Then hold the breath for a count of 4, and finally slowly exhale for the count of 4, allowing your lung, rise and diaphragm to empty fully.
With practice you will be able to increase the count to 5 and then 6 to really maximise your lungs. Don't try to do this until you are ready.
SO, if you are having a stressful day or are struggling to sleep as you have a million things that you should have or need to do going around your head, practice this simple technique. It will help you relax or if you are already relaxed, take you to a deeper level of relaxation.
Enjoy the energy and how fabulous you feel!
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