Conscious breathing is the foundation of health. Furthermore, breathing is the only function in the body that is both voluntary and involuntary. What this means is that you can breathe automatically (without paying attention to your breath), and you can manipulate your breath to flow in a specific way.
When you breathe deep and use your lungs capacity fully, your body's physiology changes.
Conscious breathing,
- increases the oxygen flow in the brain and thus improves attention, focus and information retention
- increases the oxygen in the blood which nourishes every single cell and all internal organs
- calms the mind and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, thus controlls the fight-or-flight response mechanism
- aids in stress reduction and ongoing stress management
- helps the cleansing of toxic waste through the continuous exchange of oxygen and carbon in the lungs
- helps digestion as food needs oxygen to break down and be further assimilated
- allows the nervous system to take a break from constant stimulation, and helps in the regulation of hormones.
Furthermore, the cleaner and fresher the air the more its benefits to the whole body. In Seattle, the beautiful terrain allows for many options to be outdoors including walking, hiking, visiting the beach or the lakes.
For ideas visit: Seattle Parks & Recreation, Alki Beach, Bainbridge Island, Carkeek Park, Discovery Park
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