Why We Need Breathing and Meditation Techniques

We are breathing every day out of habit and for survival, but what if we began working with our breath?

Here's the science behind breathing and meditation techniques:

Breathing techniques reduce stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol, reducing heart rate, and promoting a calm, focused mental state. These practices increase oxygenation to tissues, improve blood circulation, enhance brainwave patterns for better cognitive function, and can improve sleep quality. Breathing exercises improve cardiovascular health, manage pain, strengthen the immune system, and boost energy. 

You can't go wrong with breathing techniques!

Meditation impacts our brain, body, and emotions, too! Besides reducing stress and anxiety, meditation methods lower blood pressure and heart rate, enhance immune function, and increase levels of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. It also reduces cortisol levels and strengthens brain connectivity, improving focus, attention, and emotional resilience. Meditation calms the sympathetic nervous system ("fight or flight") and activates the parasympathetic nervous system ("rest and digest.")

I began using breathing and meditation techniques before I knew the science.

It naturally provided the calm, balance, and healing energy I was desiring. Using breathing and meditation techniques (even for 10-15 minutes daily) was a way for me to center and align with my higher power. Over the years, it has provided the vitality, happiness, and peace I was seeking!