"To be wholly alive is to breathe deeply, to move freely,
and to feel fully.  Breath is the most fundamental,
tangible link to life."

Incorrect breathing manifests itself in:

• Sleeping Disturbances/ Insomnia
• Anxiety / Irritability / Panic Attacks
• Confused thinking / Fatigue
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Digestive Problems
• Elevated blood pressure
• Back problems, tension and headache
• Immune System Dysfunction

Healthy cells need oxygen. Oxygen is essential for assimilation of nutrients and the detoxification and elimination of waste products. It is the main energy source for our brain function

Physiological Benefits include:

Relaxes the entire body and nervous system, where tensions and anxieties are held
Relaxes the heart, reducing blood pressure
Increases oxygen levels to our cells
Supports process of detoxification
Expand the working capacity of respiratory system
Enhance left and right brain interaction
Balances the level of acidity and carbon dioxide of blood

Emotional Benefits include:

Clarity of Thought
Focus/Awareness
Intellectual Fulfilment
Emotional Balance
Innovative Thinking
Sharps the mind

All of these (and much more) are well documented in various western publications both within and outside of the medical community.  Many doctors are beginning to recommend breathing exercises to their patients as a means of coping with various health problems.  While the jury is still out regarding the absolute mechanism behind the effectiveness of breathing, most researchers believe that the deep relaxation of both mind and body are central to health.