Health Benefits of Deep Breathing

Each breath you take does more than just supply you with oxygen; it also gives you movement, pulsation, and vibration. Because of these things, the breathing cycle gives you life and the ability to inhale the life force energy of the air element, giving you the vital energy to survive and do work. This vital energy is stored in the molecules of oxygen.

Health Benefits of Breathing Exercises 

The daily experience of breathing exercises in nature is more important than ever, because of our stressful and unhealthy lifestyles. These breathing exercises can reduce the harmful effects of stress. Furthermore, they can prevent stress from causing emotional and mental issues. Common stress related health problems are sleeping and eating disorders, drug and alcohol addiction, low self-esteem, and fatigue.

Besides reducing the harmful effects of stress, practicing proper breathing exercises in nature can prevent carbon dioxide (CO2) buildup in your body. Your body releases CO2 through the metabolism process. In normal levels, CO2 does not cause your blood to become acidic, but in high levels it can increase your risk of acidosis (acidic blood).

Practicing deep breathing exercises (such as running, yoga, meditation) is great for increasing the oxygen levels in your body, which is important for increasing energy and health. It is best to practice breathing exercises outside in areas that have a lot of plant life. The image above is a great example of a being surrounded by the four elements of nature to help practice breathing exercises. Make sure to avoid doing them in big cities full of air pollution. Doing this will help make it easier for you to connect your body and mind with nature.