Proper breathing is a central element for maintaining both physical and mental health. The benefits are numerous and increasingly recognized in scientific literature. Let's focus on this biological function that, when mastered, can change your life.
Learning to breath better
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Becoming Aware of Your Breathing
Breathing is an innate process. However, paying attention to your breathing and becoming aware of it can lead to numerous physical and mental benefits, regardless of the breathing technique, whether it’s:
- Diaphragmatic (belly breathing)
- The 4-7-8 method (4 seconds to inhale, 7 seconds to hold, 8 seconds to exhale)
- Box breathing (4 seconds to inhale, 4 seconds to hold, 4 seconds to exhale, 4 seconds to hold again)
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From a physiological perspective
Proper breathing can enhance both physical performance and sleep quality. It also ensures the oxygenation of all organs, including the brain: it leads to better neural connections, improves concentration, memory, and reduces oxidative stress markers and inflammation. If practiced regularly, this type of breathing contributes—along with a healthy lifestyle—to maintaining healthy blood pressure and an optimal immune system.
From a psychological perspective
Deep breathing also impacts the mind and can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. By becoming aware of your inhalations and exhalations, you give yourself the opportunity to stay grounded in the present moment, making you more available for your loved ones, improving your productivity, and enhancing your mood. Controlling your breath allows you to gain serenity and energy. Why? Because breathing helps lower cortisol levels, the hormone linked to physical and emotional stress.
Inhale, Exhale
Additionally, its mechanical action allows for:
- Better blood and lymphatic circulation
- Posture maintenance thanks to the diaphragm’s attachment to the skeleton
- Improved digestion and reduced intestinal issues
No matter the breathing technique you practice, just a few minutes a day are enough to improve your overall health and well-being.
Learning to breathe at Nescens
Do you want to improve your breathing? At Nescens, you can:
- Try functional breathing: Learn to breathe properly through your nose, become aware of your breath, and engage effective respiratory structures such as the diaphragm and intercostal muscles.
- Practice heart coherence with box breathing: Activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and calmness.
- Simulate altitude to challenge your body: Intermittent hypoxia that improves physical performance and activates metabolism.
- Expose yourself to cold: Subjecting the body to temperatures around -120 degrees, cryotherapy can relieve pain and promote muscle recovery.
- Use apnea techniques to optimize your overall health.
- Stretch the structures involved in breathing.
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