Remember to breathe

An expert in body/mind healing says that the secret to happiness, health and long life is as simple as breathing. It is so simple that anyone can master it with a little practice. There are no gadgets to buy or clubs to join to reap the benefits. You don’t even have to visit your doctor for a prescription. Does this sound too good to be true? Well, for once it isn’t!

According to Zen Yoga master, Aaron Hoopes the art of deep breathing has been called by a variety of names: conscious breathing, abdominal breathing, dynamic breathing and even belly breathing. Mr. Hoopes calls it Smart Breathing in the updated and expanded 2nd Edition of his book Breathe Smart. He calls it smart because it has immediate rewards, costs nothing and is a no-lose endeavor. It makes you feel good while you do it in the short term, and in the long term you will find yourself living a more energized, healthy and peaceful life.

The practice of deep breathing really isn’t new at all. In fact, deep breathing has been practiced by sages in Eastern traditions for centuries. Individuals who have taken up martial arts, yoga training, Tai Chi or meditation have been exposed to the secret. However, the technique of proper breathing has never been taught to most of us. As a result we are not able to tap into this great energy reserve in our bodies as we rush through our fast-paced, high-stress, modern-day lives

Breathe Smart: The Secret to Happiness, Health and Long Life