Breathing for Health

For breath is life, and if you breathe well you will live long on earth

Sanskrit Proverb

Excerpt from Breath & Meditation Workshop

The human body is designed to discharge 70% of its toxins through breathing. If you are not breathing properly you are not achieving the level of toxic release necessary to remain disease, allergy and stress free.

Oxygen-rich blood is the key element required by the body to re-create healthy cells. This is essential for optimum health. The majority of us, due to sedentary jobs, television etc, are using only 1/3 of our breathing capacity. Is it any wonder society is bridled with all degrees of sickness? Insufficient oxygen means insufficient biological energy that can result in anything from mild fatigue to life threatening illness.

There is documented evidence of healing through the introduction of proper breathing for illnesses ranging from seasonal colds and allergies to cancers and depression.

Don't be fooled into thinking that just because you exercise each day you needn't think about your breathing for the rest of the day. All forms of exercise are a stress on the body which creates an elevated cortisol level which must be returned to normal. This will allow your exercise session to have the positive effect you are seeking. The quickest and most efficient method for this is through deep relaxing breathing. This should be performed for ten to fifteen minutes following your exercise session.

Deep breathing alone has made many a weak person strong and many a sick person well

Martin Burns