Are You Breathing Properly?

The Bonanza of Breathing properly

1. Breathing Detoxifies and Releases Toxins

The body is designed to release 70% of its toxins through breathing. If you are not breathing effectively, you are not properly ridding your body of its toxins i.e. other systems in your body must work overtime which could eventually lead to illness. When air is exhaled from the body  carbon dioxide is released passed through from your bloodstream into the lungs. Carbon dioxide is a natural waste of your body's metabolism. 

2. Breathing Releases Tension 

Think how your body feels when you are tense, angry, scared or stressed. It constricts. Your muscles get tight and your breathing becomes shallow. When your breathing is shallow you are not getting the amount of oxygen that your body needs,you may find that the breathing brings clarity and insights to you as well.

3. Breathing Relaxes the Mind/Body and Brings Clarity

Oxygenation of the brain reducing excessive anxiety levels. Paying attention to your breathing. Breathe slowly, deeply and purposefully into your body. Notice any places that are tight and breathe into them. As you relax your body, 

4. Breathing Relieves Emotional Problems

Breathing will help clear uneasy feelings out of your body. 

5. Breathing Massages The Organs

The movements of the diaphragm during the deep breathing exercise massages the stomach, small intestine, liver and pancreas. The upper movement of the diaphragm also massages the heart. When you inhale air your diaphragm descends and your abdomen will expand. By this action you massage vital organs and improves circulation in them. Controlled breathing also strengthens and tones your abdominal muscles. 

How could one tell if someone is practicing good breathing techniques?