Breathe in; breathe out - the Importance of Correct Breathing Techniques
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The correct use of proper breathing techniques can be beneficial in many ways. Proper breathing can help to keep the body healthy, and reduce stress and anxiety. People who make a living in certain ways - swimming, public speaking or singing - are also well aware of the importance of breathing correctly. |
Most therapeutic breathing techniques place an emphasis on concentrating on steady, rhythmic breathing. Some are used as an aid to more effective meditation or as part of a yoga routine.
And special breathing techniques have helped millions of women to give birth more effortlessly. Controlled breathing and deliberately concentrating on breathing during the act of childbirth can lead to a more relaxed state and can help to alleviate the pain of giving birth.
If you are giving birth, taking a deep breath - usually in through the nose and out through the mouth - before and after every contraction can help you concentrate more. This technique also allows your baby to receive more oxygen.
Correct breathing techniques are beneficial to health as well. If you breathe deeply and slowly, you take in oxygen which helps to remove waste products from the body and ultimately helps to increase energy.
On the other hand, erratic or fast breathing can lead to a rapid heartbeat and can constrict the flow of blood. It may be something we take for granted every day - but correct breathing techniques can certainly make a difference in our lives. |
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