Life can be a very hectic thing at times, and if you pay enough attention you will notice that when life is hectic we tend to breathe from our chests. We were only taught to breathe this way, because we thought it was a more efficient way to manage our breath, but this sort of breathing actually contributes to tensions in the body, which gives potential to higher stress levels.
While reading the book Frequency and Energetic Anatomy it has made itself known quiet plainly that breathing is a very important part of activity just in general. Do you ever wonder how you become so rested when sleeping or just by breathing deeper there is a state of calm that follows?
This is because when we consciously make the effort to slow our breathing down and to breathe more fully from our stomachs, filling up every space in our bodies and exhaling at a slow but steady pace, our body becomes more calm naturally. You will notice that muscles begin to loosen up, become less tense, and given you get good at turning your breathe back into your ally, can alleviate a lot of your emotional stress as well.
