Years ago I suffered from severe panic attacks, they were debilitating and seemed to get worse no matter how much I practiced deep breathing. I was working with a massage therapist at the time and during one of our sessions she told me why I could not calm myself.
While being trained in hypnosis, I learned the technique of proper breathing. I realized how essential it is for individuals to breathe properly. Whether it is for anxiety, hypnosis, meditation, relaxation, or better health it is important to breathe properly.
So what is the correct way to breathe?
While inhaling your stomach should go out and on exhale you stomach should go in. That was one of my biggest problems at the time of my panic attacks. When you breathe improperly, you will notice your stomach going in on inhale. It shows that you are using the chest more and getting shallow breathes.
A good way to practice proper breathing is to place a book on your stomach. Is the book going up on inhale and down on exhale? If not, then you are not breathing properly.
Another way to observe proper breathing is to watch an infant while they sleep. If you notice their breathing and their stomach movements, you will see that their stomach goes out on inhale and in on exhale.
Breathing is so important for relaxation and better health. Learning the proper way to breathe has made a difference in my clients’ lives, as well as my own. By just changing simple breathing techniques you may find that you can fix numerous issues you might be having.
Proper breathing, so simple yet so effective. Good post Jenny.
BTW: I really like the new look. It’s a lot easier to read now.
Thanks EJ, people have been mentioning the colored font and I finally got it fixed:)