This week’s ‘Mondays on the Mat’ episode was all about breathing.
I know it doesn’t sound very interesting at first, however keep reading for a few moments to understand why I think it’s wise to be interested.
On a side note, thought it this topic was timely due to the unfortunate loss of two well liked celebrities last week; Anthony and Kate.
Sadly stress, depression and anxiety are so common in our society.
Knowing good breathing techniques can really help to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. This is one of the main reasons I’m so adamant about people knowing this information. (so please be sure to share this post with anyone you know who is struggling and could benefit from this information).
Good breathing also helps in weight loss, so if you’re needing to lose weight to feel healthy, then this of interest to you as well.
When we’re stressed we breathe inefficiently, we also release negative hormones in the body, which not only effects how well the body functions and our moods, but it also causes the body to hold onto and store unnecessary fat.
To understand more and how you can improve your breathing click below to watch the video;
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Very helpful video – I appreciate the illustrations that you have added in the beginning as well (I’m a very visual person!). Happy to see that my Diastasis Rectis has reduced over the past month (being more mindful of my breathing, posture and ‘squeezing’ in some pelvic exercises when I remember) from 2.5 fingers to about 1.5 fingers (widest at the centre by the belly button)! It’s about 1/2 inch deep as well. Can’t wait to fully close the gap and get back to my normal core routine.
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Just enjoyed your breathing talk but can’t get the video picture.
Have also tried the neck stretches & early day stretches but again without the video picture.
I enjoy walking so this helps me with a lot of things but I know my posture is not good….I’ve always been rather round shouldered.
Thanks for keeping me in touch with possibilities
Best wishes
Anne
Hi Anne! Lovely to hear from you! So glad you enjoyed the video you saw. Sorry you can’t access these now. I will check on this but I think it may have to do with them being on Facebook. Do you have Facebook out of interest? I have a great posture video and shoulder video in my Core Fit Club membership if you would like to join anytime to check it out it’s free for the first 7 days. Just go to the home page and click on Core Fit club! I’ll get back to you about the videos. Do let men now if you are on facebook. Thanks Em 🙂