This week, simply become more aware of your breathing.

When you are sitting in traffic or watching TV, bring your attention to your breath.  Notice the inhale and exhale and take ten long, slow, deep breaths (but don’t force the breath).  This is also a great calming technique when you are under a lot of stress.

Throughout the week, even when you don’t have ten deep breaths in you, bring your attention to your breath whenever you can. Simply noticing the breath will immediately bring you back to center.

To learn about some other incredible benefits you could be reaping from the simple fact that you’re breathing all the time, check out our guest post on this week’s Fitness For All blog.

Ellen Sichel: From being diagnosed with lupus and suffering from TMJ and other stress-related problems, Ellen discovered "strong arming" her way through life was not working any longer. After exploring different styles of yoga, Ellen found Svaroopa Yoga® and embraced its "less is more" approach. As CSTY, RYT 500, Former Executive Director of Master Yoga Foundation, Ellen is a Certified Svaroopa® Yoga instructor, Embodyment® Yoga therapist, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist, Vichara Practitioner and Meditation Teacher.

Karen Bolt: Karen has 20 years experience as an intensive care and emergency room nurse and has owned a successful GNC franchise. She began a journey of self-discovery through yoga, meditation and Reiki, falling in love with Svaroopa® yoga after the first class she attended. She felt immediate relief from the chronic low back pain that she had suffered from her entire life. Already a Reiki master and an Embodyment® Yoga therapist, Karen is currently working towards her final certification as RYT.

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