Without breath we are nothing. It is what stands between our life and death.
We inhale oxygen which is vital for our metabolic function, and exhale carbon dioxide. The respiratory process nourishes us with every inhalation and removes toxins with every exhalation.
Given how important our breath is, wouldn’t you like to get the best out of every breath you take? This is where a consistent routine of breathing exercises matters.
Let’s take a look at what breathing exercises do for us.
Yoga helps strengthen the lungs and respiratory system, enhancing lung capacity and immunity. Incorporating intermittent hypoxic breathing while walking or climbing stairs can further boost these benefits. Breathing exercises are essential for overall health and well-being, and yoga places a significant emphasis on them, preparing practitioners for pranayama. The connection between breath and state of mind reflects our levels of stress and relaxation. Pranayama, acting as a coolant for the mind, is a vital component of yogic practices.
Learn Step Breathing with Ms. Lalitha Viswanath, Yoga Acharya, Therapist, and Manual Osteopath at Pratimoksha Yoga Studio in Dubai. Enhance your lung capacity through this effective technique and improve your respiratory health.
Boosts immunity
Regular breathing exercises increase the amount of oxygen flowing into the body and help in the more efficient release of toxins from the respiratory organs. Increased oxygen in the cells and tissues makes them healthier, helping them perform better. Improved breathing will also help in better absorption of vitamins and minerals into the bloodstream.
At Pratimoksha Yoga Center in Dubai, Dr. Bismi offers insightful guidance on boosting your immunity using acupressure points. Discover effective techniques to enhance your body’s natural defenses as Dr. Bismi shares key points you can easily apply to support your immune system.
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Suffering from a throbbing migraine? Stop and try Brahmari, an ancient yogic breathing technique, for fast relief. The soothing vibration calms your nervous system, reduces stress hormones, and improves blood circulation. Sit comfortably, close your eyes, place index fingers on your ears’ tragus, inhale deeply, and exhale with a humming sound. Repeat for 5-10 breaths. Learn more powerful breathing techniques in the Prana & Beyond course at Enlighten Yoga Center Dubai!
Reduces anxiety
Breathing exercises help calm your system, reducing stress and anxiety and bringing in more clarity to your thought process. When we practice deep breathing, we help in bringing our heart rate to normal and increase our oxygen levels. This acts as a signal to the brain that it can relax. Regular deep breathing helps in balancing our hormones and releasing endorphins. These are among the body’s “happy hormones” that act to relieve stress and pain.
Suffering from a throbbing migraine? Stop and try Brahmari, an ancient yogic breathing technique, for fast relief. The soothing vibration calms your nervous system, reduces stress hormones, and improves blood circulation. Sit comfortably, close your eyes, place index fingers on your ears’ tragus, inhale deeply, and exhale with a humming sound. Repeat for 5-10 breaths. Learn more powerful breathing techniques in the Prana & Beyond course at Enlighten Yoga Center Dubai!
Improves sleep
Medical experts often advise breathing exercises for good-quality sleep. Breathing detoxifies the body and relaxes you. A deep breathing exercise before bed can be helpful in treating people suffering from insomnia.
Cleanses the body
Respiration helps our bodies maintain a blood pH value of 7.40 or thereabouts, which is a slightly alkaline level. Stress, poor eating habits, and shallow exhalation often skew these levels, causing our blood to turn more acidic. The carbon dioxide that we breathe out is a slightly acidic compound. With better exhalation, we can remove more carbon dioxide. Thus breathing exercises help in cleansing our bodies.
Improves digestive system
Deep breathing increases the supply of oxygen to the digestive organs resulting in their being able to perform better relieving any gastrointestinal issues, constipation, indigestion, etc. Proper digestion, in turn, gives the body more energy.
Transform your digestive health with Pawanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose) in our Asana & Beyond course at Enlighten Yoga Center, Dubai. This powerful posture helps alleviate indigestion and constipation, reduces gas, and stimulates abdominal organs, promoting overall digestive harmony. Our course integrates asanas, meditation, and breathwork, fostering holistic well-being for all levels. Join our nurturing community at Enlighten Yoga Center, your sanctuary for growth and healing, and embark on a journey towards a healthier, more serene life.
Strengthens cardiovascular health
Breathing exercises can help strengthen cardiovascular muscles and improve blood pressure. Regular deep breathing also decreases the chances of stroke. It stimulates the Vagus nerve regulating the body’s ‘fight or flight’ response.
At Pratimoksha Enlighten Yoga Center in Dubai, we understand the profound impact of proper breathing techniques on overall health. Explore our video tutorial on performing abdominal and thoracic breathing exercises effectively. These practices are designed to enhance your respiratory and cardiovascular functions, regulate the nervous system, and improve mental health.
Improves concentration
Regular breathing exercises condition the brain improving its all-round functioning. In particular, it helps in improving focus and concentration, memory and cognitive powers.
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Explore Nadishodhan (Alternate Nostril Breathing), Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath), and Trataka (Candle Gazing Meditation) to supercharge your memory and cognitive function. Nadishodhan balances brain hemispheres, Bhramari soothes the nervous system, and Trataka enhances visual memory. Transform your mind and body with the Prana & Beyond program at Enlighten Yoga Center Dubai!
Promotes healthy and glowing skin
Breathing exercises increase the oxygen concentration in cells, thus giving the skin a healthy inner glow. Breathing exercises also play a role in burning fat. We have already mentioned how it helps remove toxin buildup and helps balance our hormones. All of this results in clearer and less stressed skin.
Reduces inflammation in the body
Sheetali pranayama is a breathing technique that helps cool the body down and calm agitated emotions. It also helps decrease inflammation in the digestive tract, which can stress the whole body.
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My secret weapon against the summer scorch – Sheethali and Sheetkari, ancient yogic cooling breaths. Sheethali cools your blood by inhaling through a rolled tongue, while Sheetkari offers a similar effect through clenched teeth. Forget the AC, refresh your body from the inside out! Dive into the Prana & Beyond course at Enlighten Yoga Center Dubai to learn advanced breathing techniques for optimal energy flow and a healthier body.
Strengthens lungs
Unfortunately, our lifestyle and the habits we pick up impact our metabolism and general health. It also affects our lung power and the pollutants we are surrounded by. With a regular breathing exercise, we can increase our lung capacity, improve our muscles’ elasticity, and ensure we are making optimal use of the entire surface area of our lungs.
All these should be reasons enough for us to adopt a daily routine of conscious breathing. Don’t wait, start today.
The pandemic has also served to focus attention on deep breathing because improving lung power means better immunity to COVID-19 and better recovery too. Pratimoksha, Enlighten Yoga Center Dubai, provides online breathing exercise sessions.
For more information, call 050-395 5613.
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