An at work "breathing break"...

An at work "breathing break"...Most of us tend to breathe very shallowly, working for hours without taking a good, deep, cleansing breath.

When we catch ourselves sighing or yawning during the day, this may be a sign that the body is trying to take in more oxygen for optimal functioning.

But, it is quite common for many of us to continue to work long hours, eating meals on the run or skipping them altogether and not taking some well needed breaks...

Here is a quick breathing exercise that is easy to do in the middle of the day and can relieve stress and help to rejuvenate your well being both emotionally and physically.

It can be done while sitting at a desk- the steps are as follows:

1) Take a deep breath as you drop your chin toward your chest, touching the chest if possible. Exhale as you gently raise your head slowly to an upright position. Repeat as desired. It may also be helpful to do some “head rolls,” in which the head is rolled slowly to the right, to the chest, to the left, and to the chest in a semicircle.

2) Take a deep breath as you stretch your arms over your head. Hold your breath and the stretch for a few seconds, and then release both slowly.

3) Take a deep breath as you stretch your arms out in front of you. Hold your breath and the stretch for a few seconds, and then release both slowly.

4) Take a deep breath as you stretch your arms behind you. Hold your breath and the stretch for a few seconds, and then release both slowly.

After doing this I usually find myself a little more energized, getting more work done and with better quality.

Try it and maybe you will too!

Until next time...

To your Mind, Body & Spirit

~Many Blessings,

Dr. Mike

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