Looking Toward the New Year!

4. Breathing & Posture
As we look at the new year we need to focus on a few things if we really want to heal this next year. Get ready to leave the panic and anxiety behind!

How are you breathing?
See I got you to pay attention to those breaths coming in. Most of the day breathing is something we do without even thinking about it.

A few years ago I realized that I am a very shallow breather. In times of stress I often hold my breath. That really messes up your body function. You are not getting enough oxygen & enough carbon dioxide is not going out. This can cause fatigue and brain fog. Deep breathing from the belly can start the relaxation response that will fight anxiety, stress and depression.

Deep belly breathing will move the oxygen through the blood & help the lymphatic system move the toxins out. If your lymphatic system is slow or sluggish it could cause weight gain, muscle loss, high blood pressure, fatigue, and inflammation.

Didn't know that breathing was so important did you? We have to make sure a few times a day we are focused on our breathing. In through the nose very slow, all the way to the bottom of our stomach and out the mouth. It amazes me that after 10 of these breaths how much better I feel. I wonder what would happen if it was an all time habit?

Check on yourself every so often. Maybe as you fall asleep tonight focus on it before you drift off, I will be.

Your Mother Always Told You to Sit Up Straight!
I notice that when I sit at my computer I have a tendency to slouch. Doing this folds my chest and makes it very hard to get the full belly breath that we need.

Next time you are surfing the web, make sure that you are sitting up straight. This is also a good time to practice those breathing exercises. Move that oxygen all around!

Want to feel better? Commit to breathing for your body. Download the Daily Healing Journal in the Egg Printables to help you keep you on track.

Wishing you peaceful thoughts today,
Amy

Quote of the Day
"For breath is life, and if you breathe well you will live long on earth." Sanskrit Proverb