Recently I have found myself forgetting to breathe at rather random times such as while I am making dinner, reading a news article or shampooing my hair. I feel the pressure in my chest and wonder why on earth I feel this way then realise - I am holding my breath.
After a few gasps of fresh air into my lungs I then try and focus on steady deep breathing in the hopes of beginning a regular pattern of meaningful breaths.
I found this great 5 Part Series from Balanced Body and my favourite article is the one they have on 'wave breathing'.
After a few gasps of fresh air into my lungs I then try and focus on steady deep breathing in the hopes of beginning a regular pattern of meaningful breaths.
I found this great 5 Part Series from Balanced Body and my favourite article is the one they have on 'wave breathing'.
Here is a snippet taken from the article "Five Simple Mindful Meditations To Enhance Your Movement Practice Part 5 - The Breath as a Wave"
The “wave breath” is a further exploration of how breathing as a mindfulness practice can insight awareness and change how we use the body. In this case we are guiding the breath to facilitate the natural wave it creates in the spine from extension, or arching on each inhale to flexion or curling on each exhale. These movements are subtle, and yet when we work with them they help us find ease in the basic rhythm of breathing. The wave breath is also a component of yoga’s Dirgha Pranayama, or the “complete breath” that takes us from the bottom up to the top and down again.
...The wave breath is a beautiful way to experience the ebb and flow of the breath in and out of the body and to feel what the spine naturally does in response. It’s also an opportunity to experience the complete breath from the bottom up and in all directions."
To read how to do this type of breathing effectively please look to their website - you never know Part 1, 2, 3 or 4 may be your preferred style!
The “wave breath” is a further exploration of how breathing as a mindfulness practice can insight awareness and change how we use the body. In this case we are guiding the breath to facilitate the natural wave it creates in the spine from extension, or arching on each inhale to flexion or curling on each exhale. These movements are subtle, and yet when we work with them they help us find ease in the basic rhythm of breathing. The wave breath is also a component of yoga’s Dirgha Pranayama, or the “complete breath” that takes us from the bottom up to the top and down again.
...The wave breath is a beautiful way to experience the ebb and flow of the breath in and out of the body and to feel what the spine naturally does in response. It’s also an opportunity to experience the complete breath from the bottom up and in all directions."
To read how to do this type of breathing effectively please look to their website - you never know Part 1, 2, 3 or 4 may be your preferred style!