Breathing into Balance

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May 8, 2019 a project of ServiceSpace If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath. - Amit Ray - Breathing into Balance We've discovered that breathing more deeply helps us center ourselves, but did you know why? Dr. Shawna Darou explains the mechanics of how it works. The secret is to activate the Vagus nerve, which travels all the way from the brain to the digestive system, operating via the parasympathetic nervous system. Read on for some exercises that can help us reduce inflammation in the body, as well as bolster a flagging immune system. { read more } Be The Change Experiment with any of the exercises offered to see if it helps, but also notice this week how any time you pay attention to your breathing it deepens, taking in more oxygen for your system. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News How to Age Gracefully One Teacher's Brilliant response to Columbine Dying to Be Me People Helped You Whether You Knew It Or Not How Trauma Lodges in the Body The Moment I Knew Gratitude is the Answer to Every Question Children, Anger Control and Inuit Wisdom The Life of Death DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 245,203 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More