Adult Education Service Blanchardstown



The Effects of Breathing on Body & MindThe link between Breathing, Body & MindPHYSICAL: The Heart Slow deep breathing?soothes the heartThe faster we breathe?the harder the heart? ?beatsThe activity of the?heart depends on?the oxygen?in the body’s cells The exchange of?gases is as follows - oxygen IN: carbon dioxide OUT?It takes place in each body cell as well as?in the lungs.?Oxygen is necessary?to activate the?metabolism of all?living?cells.?Poor breathing leads to lower oxygen intake?which in turn reduces the activity of all cells?EMOTIONAL:? FearBreathing stops in?case of great fearPeople suffering from anxiety nearly always breathe quickly and superficially?Stage fright and similar problems can be cured by long controlled exhalationsConscious breathing should be practiced before every important occasion.?Mental:?The BrainThe brain needs three times as much oxygen as other organs of the body?If it doesn't receive enough, mental processes are blocked?A profound thought is associated with a full calm breath?Vigorous physical activity pre-empts oxygen supply?Before changing from physical activity to mental activity breathing exercises should be practiced in order to enhance performanceBreath?Control enables us to increase the amount of air inhaled and exhaled. Lung capacity is about 5 litres. It is not possible to completely fill and empty the lungs as we breathe, but most people only fill their lungs to about one-tenth capacity. It is very easy to improve the amount of air inhaled and exhaled when we breathe consciously.? ................
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