There is also a hidden potential: breathing eliminates non-chemical items such as emotions or stress. By harnessing the immense power of breathing you can create a better connection with your inner self, preparing to efficiently combat outside stress factors.
By keeping the attention toward your breathing you will be able to reduce any outside negative factor. Stay focused on your breath and direct your mind to think only about it. The rhythmical sensation your breath produces will help your mind, and your body, relax and slow down. The way we think determines how most of the tensions and upsets we face, and this little exercise takes thinking into a harmonious and peaceful location.
Many of our thoughts are not so positive in nature. We often use or think about words like “won’t”, “can’t”, “shouldn’t”. Their negative connotations influence the way we feel, increasing nervousness and stress. Your brain processes millions of thoughts on a daily basis and focusing it on your breath gives it a much-deserved break. Temporarily lowering your mind’s activity gives you extra peace and helps relax both your brain and your body.
Try to see your breathing education similar to practicing a physical sport. In order to reach a goal you will need to improve certain skills. You can’t just be an Olympic athlete - you have to become one! This can be done by building up your strengths and stamina, as well as improving your techniques. Improving your breathing works exactly the same way. Right now you are at a low level, as you didn’t do any additional exercises to improve your breathing. Your subconscious mind usually takes care of this process, leaving your conscious mind to deal with other things. However, this is the time to take things into your own hands, and consciously control your breathing for the duration of the exercises.
At first, pay attention to yourself every time you inhale and exhale. Do this until your mind gets used to the rhythmic tone of breaths and let your brain preoccupy itself only with your breathing. It might be hard at first, as you will get distracted by varies outside interferences. In time, however, you will manage to ignore sounds or movements around you and sustain a prolonged period of clear focus.
