| The quality of our breath has substantial effects on | | | | to go quite right when free flowing breath is |
| so many aspects of our health and wellness. From a | | | | restrained. |
| purely scientific standpoint, the process of inhaling | | | | In my personal experience as well as observation of |
| and exhaling fully cleans our bodies of toxins and | | | | others, overall calm and relaxation naturally flows |
| ensures that we continue fueling our organs and | | | | from focused deep breathing. Whether at work, play, |
| blood with needed oxygen for daily living. | | | | a traffic jam, exercise class, etc. taking deep and |
| The value from a scientific view is undeniable but | | | | mindful breaths, calms the mind, relaxes the muscles |
| there is another component beyond that which is well | | | | and brings a sense of well being. |
| expressed in a powerful quote by Thich Nhat Hanh a | | | | Have you taken the time to focus on your breath |
| well respected Zen Master, poet, peace and human | | | | today? Take a few moments out and enjoy the |
| rights activist. | | | | benefits deep inhalation and full exhalation has to |
| "Breath is the bridge which connects life to | | | | offer beyond the scientific ends. Evaluate how you |
| consciousness, which unites your body to your | | | | can take this practice with you on a daily basis to |
| thoughts." | | | | return to a sense of peace and calm when the |
| Both scientifically and at another level of | | | | frenetic pace of our society wants to take you in a |
| consciousness beyond the explainable realm, breath is | | | | whirl wind. Just return to a mindful focus on deep |
| our life force. When it is stifled, there is a disconnect | | | | breathing and see the clarity and calm emerge. |
| on a physical as well as mental basis. Nothing seems | | | | |