Breathing exercises are a simple and practical way to improve various functions in your body and promote well-being. For an exercise you can do virtually anywhere and complete in as little as a few minutes, it has a surprising amount of benefits.
Among the most well-known benefits of controlled breathing exercises is the reduction of stress and anxiety – two potential triggers of migraines! Beyond that, breathing exercises offer a wealth of health promoting effects including enhancement of mental clarity and focus, increase of oxygen levels in the blood, boost in energy levels, improved posture, stronger immune system and detoxification of harmful toxins.
Here are three simple breathing exercises you can do in under 10-minutes:
The Cooling Breath
Close your mouth so that the top and bottom teeth are touching. Open your lips slightly but keep your teeth together. Slowly inhale through your teeth, raising your chin towards the ceiling and allowing the cool air to rush over your tongue. Close your lips and slowly exhale through your nostrils while lowering your chin back down. Repeat 8-10 times, or as you feel comfortable.
Five Breaths
The goal of this exercise is to breath only five breaths per minute, which is considered to be an ideal rate of breath for cardiovascular health and promotes a stronger stress-response in the body. Inhale to the count of five, and then exhale to the count of five. Practice for 5 minutes.
Three Second Pause
Place your hand on your belly, just above the waistline. Slowly inhale. Pause for three seconds. Slowly exhale. Repeat for 1 minute.
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