For many, many reasons we stop breathing properly – slowly, deeply, evenly and smoothly.
Incorrect breathing has many, many negative consequences. Our bodies, minds and souls suffer from not enough oxygen.
May we all change our shallow, rapid, irregular breathing into good yogic breathing.
Try this technique and see how you feel:
Breathe through a straw (start with a ‘bubble tea’ straw, and progress to a narrow straw, the kind used for stirring iced coffee!) Try to focus your awareness on your breath, inhaling and exhaling. Let your thoughts and body relax. After a few rounds, you might feel calmer and more energized. The benefits create a very long list.
Yogic Breathing - doing by feeling
How absolutely wonderful!
About Annette Wertman
I am a certified yoga instructor and registered music therapist. I have over 40 years of experience working with children and adults of all abilities and challenges.
I am now located in beautiful Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island. I offer Fanny Bay Yoga, Chair Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga series at the Fanny Bay Hall and in my front yard (Yoga in the Yard).
As a Baby Boomer, I am passionate about growing older. After all “You are only old once!” I believe that yoga provides this opportunity. “Through the practice of yoga, the body, mind and soul connect to live each day to its fullest potential”.
Join me….and yoga your way to better health!