Unlocking the Secret: The Powerful Tool for Nervous System Control

What if I told you that I could give you the most powerful tool known to humanity to control our nervous system to manage stress and relax?

You would probably think of some kind of illegal drug. Well, drugs truly have strong effects on us, but they come with side effects. I'm taking about something else...

Some people traveled all the way to faraway India to the mountains of the Himalayas to bring back this elusive thing, just to find out that they always had it.

What was that? It's actually a free tool that you can use whenever you want, and you have it with you all the time. Well, I won't keep you guessing...

This tool is: "drum rolls..." Breath. Simple as that.

Yes, this thing that we do more than 21,000 times a day without even thinking about it.

We were never taught how to breathe correctly, yet it's one of the most important factors for quality of life and longevity. Recent studies suggest that our lung capacity will determine how long we will be able to live on this little planet.

Luckily for us, it can be learned and trained.

Besides living for a long time, controlling your breath with various anciently known techniques (such as India's pranayama) can make our time on this planet much more manageable and enjoyable.

Our breath directly controls our nervous system and heart rate, so we are able to de-stress from a stressful situation quickly. It's a wonderful tool for those of us who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks.

It can give us a clean drug-like "high" if we wish for it, by tapping into our hormonal systems.

It's one of the most powerful and quickest tools I know that each and every one of us has to actively control our mood, stress level, emotions, and quiet our never-ending blubbering "monkey" mind.

There are many breathing techniques, simple ones and advanced.

Here are some of the simple techniques that everyone can try:

Box Breathing

Box breathing is a simple but effective breathing

1. Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down.

2. Close your eyes and place one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach.

3. Breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose, counting to four as you breathe in.

4. Hold your breath for a count of four.

5. Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth, counting to four as you exhale.

6. Hold your breath for a count of four.

7. Repeat steps 3-6 for 2-5 minutes.

Alternate Nostril Breathing

Alternate nostril breathing, is a calming breathing technique that can help to reduce stress, improve focus, and promote relaxation. It is also a good way to balance the left and right sides of the brain.

To do nostril breathing:

1. Sit in a comfortable position with your back straight.

2. Close your right nostril with your right thumb.

3. Inhale slowly and deeply through your left nostril.

4. Close your left nostril with your right ring finger.

5. Exhale slowly and completely through your right nostril.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for 2-5 minutes, alternating nostrils each time.
   

If you are new to breathing exercises, start slowly and gradually increase the duration and intensity of your practice over time. listen to your body and take breaks when needed.