Breathing

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Foundational Approach to Health – Breathing

Breathing is the most constant and necessary activity we do. It is not only the fundamental act that provides us with oxygen, but the manner in which we breathe is linked with the well being of every body system. Many of us, breathe inefficiently, taking shallow breaths using our chest muscles rather than our diaphragm.

Deep slow breathing using our diaphragm has shown to have many beneficial effects. On average, when most people breathe in normally, they take in only about 350 ml of air into the lungs. When we breathe deeply, using our diaphragm, we can take up to 4500 ml of air.

Pranayama by Saagara is a training tool that uses music and animated visuals that guides you to breathe slowly and deeply using your diaphragm. Regular use of Pranayama has shown to do the following:

Pranayama relieves stress and anxiety and increases focus.
Improves cardiovascular health and fitness.
Reduces Blood pressure and heart rate.
Improves quality of life in people affected by Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and asthma.
Improves immune function.
Helps in pain management.
Improves lipid profile.