How Breathing Affects Health & Function and What Yoga Can Do to Improve It
Karen Hamilton | JUL 5, 2024
How Breathing Affects Health & Function and What Yoga Can Do to Improve It
Karen Hamilton | JUL 5, 2024

Efficient Blood-Oxygen Exchange
There should be a balance in the amount of blood ready to absorb oxygen and the amount of oxygen supplied by breathing.
This can be achieved through healthy breathing while altering the body's position in relation to the ground.
Energy Release
To sustain life, the body must produce sufficient energy. The amount of energy produced depends on the quality and amount of fuel (food) and the supply of oxygen.
The science of yogic breathing (pranayama) teaches us how to manage our energy.
Brain Function
The brain requires a lot of energy to function properly. Working on breathing your breathing capacity ensures proper brain oxygenation.
This will help you maintain your mental sharpness, ability to make sound decisions, and strong memory.
Organ Function/Stress Management
Every time you inhale, you stimulate your "flight or fight" part of your nervous system slightly. Every time you exhale, you stimulate your "rest and digest" part of your nervous system.
Specific yogic practices help these two parts of your system work in harmony to regulate individual organ function and overall good health.
Restful Sleep
Brief interruptions in breathing during sleep, can lead to poor sleep quality, insomnia, and sleep disorders. Simple lifestyle changes and specific yogic practices can help you sleep better by calming the nervous system, cooling the body, and strengthening your breathing muscles.
Karen Hamilton | JUL 5, 2024
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