September is coming fast which means changing leaves, cooler temperatures and the sun setting earlier and earlier in the day. Let’s face it, the dog days of summer are over. Sometimes it’s tough to stay focused and motivated with the sun setting at 4pm! We end up getting tired as soon as the sun starts to set because our bodies are naturally in tune with the sun; when it rises it’s time to get up, when it sets its time to settle down for the day. So how do we fight these mid day doldrums when the sun sets before its time to go home? Do you have 10 minutes?
Deep breathing helps re-energize your body giving you that boost you need to get through the rest of your day. It’s better than coffee or whatever energy drink suits your fancy because its natural and you’re not filling your body with caffeinated toxins for that extra boost that always ends in a crash. Not convinced? Try it for yourself and see!
Deep Breathing 101
Get comfortable. If you’re in your office and you have a door, shut it. If you are in a cube put your headphones on for a couple minutes and tune out. Find some place where you won’t be interrupted and find a comfortable position that you can stay still in for 10 minutes.
Close your eyes. Using imagery helps ease your mind and stop the million things that are circling around within it. This is your time to relax. Find a place or a thing that relaxes you and go there. Use all your senses to be there, smell it, feel it, touch it, hear it and breathe.
Start your Breathing. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Allow your breathe to be long and relaxed. Don’t force all your air in or out. Let it come naturally. Let this breathe take you to your place of relaxation for 10 minutes.
As a busy bee myself, I find that these 10 minutes of deep breathing help me stay alert, focused and calm throughout my day. Try it yourself and see how it works for you!
Melissa Dupuis
PURE Pilates Coordinator & Trainer
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