Easy Yet Energizing Breathing Exercises

Completing breathing exercises is a quick and easy way to get more energy, waking up your body by giving the blood more oxygen. It is handy to be aware of some quick ways to give your body more energy, no matter where you are. By practicing some easy exercises, you will find it possible to forgo the regular caffeine fix that you are used to and will still be yawning less.

Clothing

It is important to wear clothes that do not restrict your ability to undertake breathing exercises. Make sure that the clothes you wear allow you to fully extend your abdomen as much as is comfortable. Similarly, you should ensure that any equipment you use is suitable for purpose, such as a straight backed chair rather than a soft easy chair.   

Positioning

There are different stances that can be used when completing breathing exercises, whether seated or standing. The exercises can also be undertaken lying down, but this is often best when trying to relax or sleep.

Seated Breathing Exercises

Breathing exercises are a great way to energize a body that has been cooped up in a confined space or behind a desk. Sitting up straight in a chair by pushing back the base of the spine, ensure that you are not leaning to either side and that your feet are firmly planted on the floor. Press your hand to your abdomen and breathe in through your nose to the count of seven. During this process, you should feel your stomach expanding, which will confirm that you are taking a deep breath rather than a shallow one. Hold the breath for 5 seconds before slowly releasing it through your mouth to the count of 7.  

Standing Breathing Exercises

Some people may find breathing exercises easier to undertake while standing up as it can be easier to ensure the body is straight. Using parts of the body during the process of deep breathing can help the body to feel more energized. Slowly hunch your shoulders as you breath in through your nose, raising them as high as possible. Hold the breath for 5 seconds and keep your shoulders raised for this period. As you slowly release the breath through your mouth, allow your shoulders to drop, feeling the tension dissipating as you let them completely relax. Take in and hold a breath as you drop your head forward, back and to either side, slowly releasing it as you return your head to the correct position.

Stretching Breathing Exercises

Coupling breathing exercises with stretches is highly beneficial as it can help oxygen to circulate around the body more easily. Raise your arms up above your head as you take in a breath through your nose, hold the breath as you stretch up to the ceiling for 5 seconds. Slowly release the breath through your mouth as you let your arms drop. Follow the same process by stretching your arms out in front of you and by stretching your arms out behind you. Make sure you only go as far as is comfortable.