The Power Of MEDITATION..INHALE, EXHALE

Even a few minutes of meditation everyday can do wonders to reduce stress levels.

Take a deep breath...is perhaps the most common advice given to calm someone down. Yet, it is the most underrated one. The power of long drawn, mindful breathing is embedded in the very heart of the ancient practice of yoga. It is believed that ones life span is measured in the number of breaths they take. Therefore, the key to prolonging ones life is to take longer, deeper breaths.

Not only Does this habit benefit improve blood circulation, it is extremely beneficial in calming your nerves and busting stress. According to research meditation is more beneficial than physical exercise in reducing anxiety, worry and chronic neck pain. In our fast paced life, we seldom get the time to grab a meal in peace, without getting distracted by our phones and sitting down in one place with our eyes shut sounds more daunting than meeting a deadline. Yet a we minutes of meditation can do wonders for your productivity, reduce stress levels and help you stay more focused. We give you easy stress busting meditation techniques that’ll help you disconnect.

START TOMORROW
if you are someone who wakes up daily with a jolt and hurries off to work, you are inadvertently adding more stress in your life. Starting your day by meditating for a few minutes is the bette way to go. Sit cross legged on the bed with your palms on your thighs. Close your eyes and observe your thoughts. Try not to think about your to do list for the day, but focus on things you like or find relaxing. Start with a five minutes over time.

BREATHE CONSCIOUSLY
The simple act of observing our breaths can help a great deal in de stressing. When you pay attention to every breath, you take in more oxygen, which in turn helps you calm down. The best part is you can do this anywhere, anytime. Close your eyes to concentrate better. Simply inhale for five counts, and then exhale for 10 counts. You can increase or decrease the count as per your capacity, but the ratio should be 1:2. Repeat at least 10 times in one sitting. Make your inHalations and exhalations as noiseless as possible

THINK SHARP
This relaxation technique is great for heightening awareness. To practice it, lie down on your back ugh your legs and Arms slightly spread out. Imagine a burning flame and move it across your body slowly to feel the warmth. Start by placing the imaginary candle on your left foot. Move it across the toes, heel ankle, shin, calf, knee and thigh. Now move it to your abdomen, stomach, chest, shoulder and neck. Now imagine movie it across your arm. Repeat it right side of your body and the back. In the end move it across your face and your eyes. Once done slowly open your eyes and sit up. Rest this candle in each part of your body for a few seconds before moving on to the next.