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Added 2023-07-19 11:00:02 +0000 UTCGood morning!
Yesterday I mentioned the benefits of breathing intentionally to bring about relaxation.
Here are some of the benefits physically:
Relaxation response
- lowered blood pressure and heart rate.
- reduced levels of stress hormones in the blood.
- reduced lactic acid build-up in muscle tissue.
- balanced levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
- improved immune system functioning.
- increased physical energy.
- increased feelings of calm and wellbeing.
Our daughter has been learning these and has found tremendous benefits from this!
Combining this breath work with prayer is a a great way to bring our minds into peace.
Here is another one to try today:
You made me and sustain me.
You carry me all of my days.
Comments
I love that! It’s always fun to hear about the original language
Jennifer
2023-07-20 21:08:37 +0000 UTCIn Scripture the Greek word Pneuma is the word for the Holy Spirit. It also means breath or breathe. When God created man He “pneuma’d” life into him. Breathing at it’s essence is a spiritual connection to God.
Jimjam the truth man
2023-07-19 13:34:24 +0000 UTCI’ve always had poor breathing technique! I work on it and work on it, but at times of stress I revert back to holding my breath and taking short gasps. I keep working on it though!
Canal Sluggers
2023-07-19 11:11:22 +0000 UTC
