by Bertil Hjert on November 15, 2009
Most people breathe shallowly. They hold in their stomachs and fail to engage their diaphragms when breathing. We all want to look slim but pushing that belly out with our breaths is the only way to fill up the lungs and utilize their full capacity.
Since most of us haven´t been abdominal breathers since infancy, we [...]
by Bertil Hjert on June 25, 2009
Your anxiety, panic attacks, stress and depression will all benefit from a more relaxed mind. Deep relaxation isn´t easy to achieve but it is a necessity.
So many coping strategies for anxiety, panic attacks and depression rely on the ability of the sufferer to achieve a sense of relaxation. When you are relaxed your heart rate [...]
by Bertil Hjert on March 8, 2009
Most people breathe shallowly. They hold in their stomachs and fail to engage their diaphragms when breathing. We all want to look slim but pushing that belly out with our breaths is the only way to fill up the lungs and utilize their full capacity. Analyze and check your breathing.
• Are you breathing quickly or slowly?
• Are [...]
by Bertil Hjert on March 7, 2009
Here is the very good way to work on your abdominal breathing in the comfort of your own home:
• Lie down on your back and bend your knees while leaving your feet flat on the floor. You should make a little teepee with your knees.
• Put one hand on your chest and one hand on your abdomen.
• Breathe [...]