Tuesday's Wellness Tip from our Senior Massage Therapist Michael!
The simple act of breathing can be over looked during everyday life. It affects our mind and our body, the brain and the heart. Because these things need oxygen to function properly, deep breathing is essential for good health.
So throughout the day, be mindful of how you breathe. It's our most basic need and it's often our most neglected one.
How to Breathe:
It is best to breathe through your nose, as the tiny hairs and mucous membranes filter and moisturize the inhaled air. As you inhale you should feel your abdomen rising - it is as if your stomach is filling with air. As you exhale, the abdomen comes back in, like a balloon releasing all of its air. This inhale and exhale process should continue comfortably and smoothly. The abdomen should rise as you inhale and fall as you exhale. The chest should move only slightly.
The simple act of breathing can be over looked during everyday life. It affects our mind and our body, the brain and the heart. Because these things need oxygen to function properly, deep breathing is essential for good health.
So throughout the day, be mindful of how you breathe. It's our most basic need and it's often our most neglected one.
How to Breathe:
It is best to breathe through your nose, as the tiny hairs and mucous membranes filter and moisturize the inhaled air. As you inhale you should feel your abdomen rising - it is as if your stomach is filling with air. As you exhale, the abdomen comes back in, like a balloon releasing all of its air. This inhale and exhale process should continue comfortably and smoothly. The abdomen should rise as you inhale and fall as you exhale. The chest should move only slightly.
