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October 18, 2005
Do you notice your breathing? from Andrew Weil Practical Tips to bring into your day
"Today, make it a point to pay attention to your breathing. This simple observation can tell you a lot about the state of your nervous system, and by learning to control your breathing, you can influence the regulation of your heart rate, blood pressure, circulation, and digestion. Since you have more control over exhalations, focusing on this part of your breathing is a good way of learning how to breathe deeper. Use the muscles between your ribs to squeeze air out of your lungs - when you move more air out, you will automatically take more air in. As you breathe in and out, think of the cycle as having no beginning or end. Practice this exercise as often as you like, but I recommend doing it at least once each day."
Posted by Barbara at October 18, 2005 07:19 PM Yoga in Litchfield, Torrington