The Importance of Breathing

I subscribe to a email newsletter put out by Ellie Krieger. She's an amazing Registered Dietitian who has had her own cooking show on the Food Network. Not only does she have great healthy recipes, she will also offer great lifestyle tips. The most recent newsletter was all about breathing. Even though teaching people how to breathe is a big part of my job, I often forget to take a few moments each day to deep breathe. Taking a few moments to practice breathing deeply in through you nose and exhaling out through your mouth (1) helps bring oxygen to your body and (2) helps to relax your body. We all have busy schedules, but I don't believe most people realize how shallow they breathe and how much tension they hold in their bodies. Here's your challenge: spend at least 2 minutes each day for the next week and allow yourself to breathe deeply. No distractions, no smart phones, ipads or computers...just uninterrupted and unplugged time to breathe. Pay attention to the difference in your mind and body. It might bring your more clarity and peace as you tackle your day.