I want to preface this post with a disclaimer that I am by no means an expert meditator. At best, I am a relative newbie with some practice and light research under my belt. Sometimes as a beginner, it’s nice to hear from someone who is closer to the same level rather than the experts …
This will be a short post going over a breathing technique called box breathing. I’ll discuss where this practice came from, how to do it, and the effect it has in your body. If you have deeper questions about breathing, check out my previous post on the physiology of breathing and one highlighting the diaphragm …
The diaphragm is an under-appreciated muscle that influences many aspects of our physical and mental health. While the diaphragm’s main role is in respiration (breathing), it also plays a part in a wide range of body processes including nerve function, lower back health, stress vs. relaxation, digestion, and more. In this article, I’ll go over …
Maybe you’ve heard of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) before, maybe not. Either way, this subsection of your nervous system is playing an integral part in your everyday life. The autonomic nervous system is a part of your peripheral nervous system that controls a wide range of involuntary physiologic processes. These are things that we …
We all breathe constantly throughout the day. Our bodies breathe almost automatically, with no thought at all unless something brings it into our conscious awareness. On the other hand, when we exercise hard, experience pollution, or get sick, breathing can suddenly consume our full attention. Throughout history, various cultures have engaged in breathwork practices involving …