Don't Let Anything Dull Your Sparkle by Doreen Virtue

Author:Doreen Virtue [Virtue, Doreen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hay House
Published: 2015-09-01T04:00:00+00:00

Breathing-Based Meditation

Most of us are familiar with the general concept of meditation, as it has been cited in the popular press for decades. Like yoga, the word meditation can appear intimidating, as if it’s reserved for those who practice alternative lifestyles. Meditation can seem irrelevant and airy-fairy until you read the scientific literature supporting its healing effects.

Many studies have been conducted upon war veterans who have post-traumatic symptoms. Measuring the effects of meditation courses on veterans, researchers have shown that “breathing-based meditation” methods lead to significant reduction of hypervigilance and anxiety for those who’ve been traumatized.

Diaphragmatic breathing (also known as “belly breathing”) is a conscious way of breathing deeply and rhythmically. You inhale a full breath so that your rib cage and belly expand. Putting your hand on your stomach helps you monitor that you are in fact doing belly breathing instead of shallow breathing. With belly breathing, you inhale a larger amount of oxygen.

Studies of belly breathing show promising results, with these demonstrated benefits:

Increased oxygen to cells

Decreased carbon dioxide and other waste products

Parasympathetic nervous-system activation (calming)

Reduced anxiety

Increased confidence

Lowered heart rate and blood pressure

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