10 Truths About The Powerful Benefits Of Deep Breathing

This post, 10 Truths About The Powerful Benefits Of Deep Breathing, was originally published in 2019 and has been completely updated.

Inhale.

Breathe.

Feel the air flow into and through your body.

O.K., I don’t mean to sound like an exercise instructor but try it.

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Life is always changing!

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How about you?

When was the last time you went outside and just took a breath?

Do you know how important breathing is to your body?

I mean, we all breathe, right? But most of us are what they call shallow breathers.

We take short, little breaths rather than longer bigger ones.

When was the last time you took a deep breath?

I just took one right now and you know what?

I feel better, more relaxed.

Now you try.

Take a deep breath.

Stop……take a deep breath!

How do you feel?

Better too I bet!

So, let’s get into it.

12 Powerful Benefits of Deep Breathing

#1

~Clears your mind.

#2

~Calms you down.

#3

~Decreases anxiety.

#4

~Lowers stress.

“Take a deep breath and pause for one minute without doing anything! There did you feel the magic?” 
― Avijeet Das

#5

~Settles you.

#6

~Relieves frustration.

Now, take another deep breath.

Our bodies and brains need the air.

Doesn’t that feel a bit better?

I know, not life-changing – necessarily – but it’s always good. 

Throughout your day, remember to breathe.

#7

~ Helps you compose yourself.

There are several benefits of deep breathing that affect you physically too:

#8

~ Relaxes.

#9

~Regulates chemicals in your brain.

“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” 
― Amit Ray

#10

~Lowers heart rate.

#11

~Decreases blood pressure.

(Interesting side note and I don’t think this is cheating: I use this technique when I go to the doctor. You know how they always take your blood pressure? I always make sure I’m taking deep breathes while they’re doing this and it works!)

#12

~ Increases your body’s ability to work properly.

So remember: Take a deep breath now and then.

Whether you’re stressed, excited, or just plain exhausted.

Breathe.

It doesn’t cost anything, it doesn’t take any extra time out of your day – you’re doing it anyway (probably just not mindfully).

And in the long run your body and brain with thank you.

So remember, don’t forget to breathe.

Sounds crazy, we always hear this, right?

But seriously, have you ever found yourself holding your breath?

Or just too scared, angry, frustrated, (fill in your term here) that you are taking very shallow breaths?

It happens and it will happen again, it’s the way life works, but when it does try to take a step back and take a good, long, deep breath!

Did you know these benefits of deep breathing? Do you find deep breathing helps you in your daily life? Please share it with us in the comments below. Thanks!