Discover Your Diaphragm……

There is a primal relationship between our emotions and breath. Diaphragmatic breathing is our innate physiological response to manage stress and anxiety. Diaphragmatic breathing triggers our parasympathetic nervous system. The branch of the nervous system that activates our relaxation response and short circuits our stress response. The following simple exercise introduces you to the diaphragm. It can be done sitting up or lying down. Select the position that is the most comfortable for you. Once comfortable close your eyes. Notice your breath moving in out through the nose. To strengthen the connection to your breath. Place a finger under your nose. Feel your breath flowing in and out. Once that connection is made. Rest a hand on your stomach. Continue to breath in and out. Soon, you will feel the stomach raising and falling with each inhale and exhale. Once you experience belly movement. You are breathing diagrammatically. Remember, practice makes perfect anything we wish to master. Take Control. Connect to the power of your diaphragm. It is just that simple. margiesdaughter.com