Everyday stress, hectic pace, unhealthy lifestyle: especially our most natural and vital activity, breathing, is quickly neglected. Then we unconsciously let our breath “flatten out”, which has a negative effect on our well-being and energy. The following exercises and tips will help you to become aware of breathing, because deep and conscious breathing helps us to become more focused and vital every day.
Tip 1: Inhale
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Inhalation is a popular method of clearing the airways when you have a cold. However, you should not inhale with chamomile solutions – as often recommended in the past – but rather with a saline solution. While chamomile can dry out the mucous membranes, the saline solution has a soothing effect on the mucous membranes and therefore promises a quick improvement.
To make a saline solution, simply add about two to three teaspoons of salt to a liter of hot water. Then hold your head, covered with a towel, over the bowl and breathe deeply. |
Tip 2: Nutrition
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A healthy, balanced diet rich in vitamins strengthens your immune system and thus prevents disease. It is particularly important to eat plenty of fresh fruit, such as citrus fruits, and vegetables with a high vitamin C content. Because this can be utilized by the body much better than vitamins from dietary supplements. |
Tip 3: Loosening exercise
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This exercise is for relaxation and loosening up. It can be done while standing (loose posture, stand shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent) or sitting. Hold your arms next to your body and then slowly raise them to chest level. As you exhale, then bring the arms apart. As you inhale, slowly bring the arms back to the front. Repeat this exercise several times. After completing the exercises, place your hands on your stomach and remain in this posture for a moment. |
Tip 4: Breathing exercise
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This exercise will also help you take a relaxed breath. Stand loosely and bend your knees slightly. As you inhale deeply, raise your arms above your head at your sides. Then, as you exhale, let your arms and upper body swing forward. Repeat this exercise five times, and at the end, let your upper body sink forward. |
Tip 5: Relaxation exercise
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Sit on a chair and let your hands hang loosely between your legs. The head hangs down heavily, shoulders, neck and back are relaxed. As you bend down, exhale slowly. Remain in this posture for a moment and then straighten up again. Breathe in gently as you do so. Conscious breathing will quickly make you feel fit and relaxed again. |
Tip 6: Breathe freely
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To encourage free breathing, sit cross-legged on the floor with your arms propped up at your sides. Keep your head up and your gaze straight ahead. Please be careful not to hyperextend the head and cervical spine, as this could cause dizziness. Breathe in deeply through your nose and out through your mouth. |
