Life leaves its marks on both body and mind, and these are often reflected very clearly in our breathing patterns and our ability to breathe freely. We want to help you improve your breathing, for you to move with greater ease, and better handle the challenges of everyday life.
You may have noticed that the more stressed you become, the faster and shallower your breathing tends to get—and it often shifts to breathing through the mouth. When we need to concentrate or when we feel afraid, we may even hold our breath until the “danger” has passed. This response is completely natural and understandable. However, when these patterns become a habit, they can have a negative impact on our wellbeing and the way our body functions.
We breathe 15,000–20,000 times a day. So, it almost goes without saying that if we can improve the quality of our breathing—even just a little—it can create a profound difference in our wellbeing. Many breathing experts even suggest that healthcare systems would have far less to do in the future if we all learned to breathe the way our bodies are designed to.
It may sound a little surprising. But the fact is that it works —it works immediately and, compared to traditional exercise, it is simple and can be practiced as gently as your body needs.
The better the quality of our breathing, the better our connection with our nervous system and the more flow we experience in our body. This can be especially valuable before situations such as an exam, an important presentation, childbirth, serious illness, surgery, or other highly stressful events. But it is also beneficial in everyday life, helping us maintain clarity, balance, and resilience—whatever life brings.
