09/04/2024
In our current world or rush, rush, rush, endless to-do lists, and trying to fit as much as possible into our days, we only sometimes slow down. Our bodies need periods of slowing down to avoid aways being in a fight or flight mode. This can be as simple as taking time to breathe. That’s right. Just sit in your chair as you read this post, take a moment to take a deep breath, and fully exhale. See if you can make your next exhale longer than your inhale. Try this for a few breaths, and then check in with your body and see how you feel. Is there less tension in your neck? Do you feel lighter or more energized? Breathing is essential to living, but sometimes, we stop breathing in a way that supports optimal body mechanics. Poor breathing patterns can manifest themselves as physical pain throughout the body because it changes how we move or can manifest as emotional stress (hello, anxiety). So take a moment to slow down and breathe to keep your body healthy and ready to take on the world!
If you have questions about how your breathing may be contributing to your pain or keeping you from doing the things you love, reach out to Be You, and we can see how we might be able to help.
