Know the benefits of deep breathing exercises? Forming a daily habit of deep breathing can have a significant impact in a persons mental and physical health, from reducing stress (a big contributor to anxiety and depression) and improving muscle relaxation to lowering a rapid heartbeat and stabilizing blood pressure. Deep abdominal breathing produces full oxygen exchange and its practice can help improve a person’s mental ability to focus. Even singers use deep breathing techniques to help them achieve higher vocal range and keep their chords healthy.
Many practices, including Yoga and Pilates, employ deep breathing techniques, but you don’t have to be a Yogi to benefit from forming a habit of good deep breathing; find what works for you, start with just a few minutes a day and reap the healthy benefits of wholesomely good deep breathing.
Here are 6 breathing exercises to get you started!
