Let’s begin by slowing down.

Before we talk about breath,
just notice that you’re breathing.

No effort.
No correction.
Just awareness.

Breath is one of the most overlooked foundations of health.
And yet, oxygen deprivation — often caused by shallow or restricted breathing — lies beneath much of the pain and illness we experience in everyday life.

Along with the intestines, bladder, and skin, the lungs play a major role in how the body eliminates toxins.
Proper breathing allows the lungs to release carbon dioxide and stagnant gases… while drawing fresh oxygen deep into the blood.

When breathing is restricted, cellular activity suffers.
Toxicity increases.
And over time, the body becomes stressed from the inside out.

Life is sustained primarily by three things:
oxygen, water, and food.

Of these three, breathing is the one we neglect most.

Deep breathing practices — like those found in yoga, qigong, and biofeedback — have been used for centuries for a reason.

When practiced consistently, breathing exercises improve circulation and enrich the blood with oxygen.
This supports healthier tissues and organs throughout the body.

As oxygen efficiency improves, the heart doesn’t need to work as hard.
The pulse naturally slows.
Blood pressure begins to normalize.

With time, the nervous system learns that it is safe to relax.

If you’re new to breathwork, there’s no need to force anything.

The key is to remain relaxed and attentive.

Breathing should be slow…
quiet…
and steady.

You’ll be gently expanding and contracting different areas of the body —
not pushing…
not straining.

If possible, stand comfortably with your shoulders relaxed.
Your feet about shoulder-width apart.
Knees soft.
Arms hanging naturally at your sides.

You may also do these exercises seated.