{"id":1931,"date":"2022-11-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cantoniatzaro.com\/?p=1931"},"modified":"2022-12-07T12:23:05","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T11:23:05","slug":"fuera-estres-aprende-a-respirar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cantoniatzaro.com\/en\/fuera-estres-aprende-a-respirar\/","title":{"rendered":"Let go of stress: learn to breathe"},"content":{"rendered":"

We live in a frantic, fast-paced society where everything has to happen now. In a world full of stress and speed, we forget the most essential thing: breathing<\/strong>. It seems simple, but it is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is breathing? And what is conscious breathing?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The term breathing<\/a><\/strong> describes the process by which living beings exchange gases with their surroundings: oxygen enters the body and carbon dioxide leaves it. As humans, we can control this process by becoming aware of it, with benefits for body and mind: this is conscious breathing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have seen that breathing consists of inhaling and exhaling, but with conscious breathing<\/strong> there is more to it. This means drawing attention away from distractions around us and focusing on each inhalation and exhalation. In a stressful moment, this can help us manage our nerves and look at the problem from a different perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as calming the mind, it helps positive thoughts flow and encourages the body to regulate its rhythm, supporting emotional wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of conscious breathing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We believe that conscious breathing<\/strong> benefits the body<\/strong> and mind<\/strong> together. This kind of breathing encourages oxygen circulation and supports physiological processes such as releasing tension. Slow, steady breathing exercises can lower the heart rate and encourage muscular relaxation (body<\/strong>). On the other hand, conscious breathing<\/strong> supports mental wellbeing. It helps us focus on the here and now, manage our thoughts and move away from a negative state towards a more positive one (mind<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can we do this? <\/strong>
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It is easy to explain how good, beneficial<\/strong> or necessary it is for our body<\/strong> and mind<\/strong> to develop and maintain conscious breathing<\/strong> , but how do we do it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Create a suitable space, sit comfortably and notice your natural breathing and how you are feeling in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Focus on the breathing itself and, as you practise, reflect on how you feel emotionally and physically. 
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Paying attention to our inhalations and exhalations, and learning to manage them, can help us move from distress, anxiety, fear, insecurity and stress towards peace, tranquillity and calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Master your breathing, master your mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Organise your retreat and come to Can Toni d\u2019Atzar\u00f3<\/a><\/strong>\u2014 we look forward to welcoming you.
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