
Researchers have documented the benefits of a regular practice of simple, deep breathing, which include the following:
Reduced anxiety and depression
Lower/stabilized blood pressure
Increased energy levels
Improved immunity
Decreased feelings of stress and overwhelm
Reduction in PTSD symptoms
Stress is part of the human condition but our reaction to stress doesn't have to be.
I will teach several breathing techniques and meditation tools to help switch from "Fight or Flight" part of nervous system to "rest and digest"
Learn ocean breath (ujjayi) breathing to calm the nervous system, clear and expand the lungs, and sharpen focus by nasal inhalation, slow ocean-sound exhale, and relaxed posture.
From our very first breath until our final exhale we are, without any deliberate effort, continuously breathed by our Autonomic Nervous system (ANS). Unlike other ANS actions in the body (like pupil dilation) we are able to take voluntary control over our breathing and thus, critically, can influence our Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous system.
When we breathe Ujjayi breath we transform the automatic into the deliberate and thereby become the master of our internal landscape; we can positively affect how we feel by regulating the length, air volume and sound of our inhales and exhales.
According to research using brain imagery, visualization works because neurons in our brains, those electrically excitable cells that transmit information, interpret imagery as equivalent to a real-life action. When we visualize an act, the brain generates an impulse that tells our neurons to "perform" the movement.Jun 17, 2011
Practice visualization meditation and breathing to calm the body, inhale blue sky, exhale storm clouds, and release fear, pain, and negative thoughts, reducing stress and shaping mood.
In this course students will learn several breathing and relaxing techniques . Many of us are unaware how our everyday breathing is affecting our health and wellness.
Constant stress can affect the body in adverse ways. It's a constsnt wear and tear on the body and mind and ages the cells.
Most of us are under constant stress and may not even be aware.
The two basic types of breath are:
Chest breathing, which uses secondary muscles in your upper chest. Chest breathing is designed to be used in situations of great exertion, such as a sprint or race. During stressful situations, you may inadvertently resort to chest breathing. This can lead to tight shoulder and neck muscles and sometimes even headaches. Chronic stress can magnify these symptoms.
Diaphragmatic breathing, which comes from the body's dominant breathing muscle — the diaphragm. This type of breathing is more effective and efficient. It can lead to feelings of relaxation instead of tightness.
This class will give the student many options to put into practice such as ocean breathing (Ujjhi breath) , progressive relation, body scan, 4,7,8, breath, mindful meditation and more. I will explin how each exercise affects the body.
We will take time to practice each exercise and discuss afterwards.
I encourage students to take notes, find a quiet place to practice and show up with an open mind.
Such Students will be taught about the two major parts of the nervous system, Sympatic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest).
Each learner will have many tools to use for a lifetime after course is completed.