Breathing is the key to longevity and relaxation is the key to energy. You can live for weeks without food, days without water, but only minutes without breathing. For most of us, breathing is a relatively automatic, unconscious act. You don't usually notice your breathing unless you have a problem with it. One of the goals of spiritual practice is to make conscious what was previously unconscious. You don't suddenly have to pay attention to every breath you take, but you benefit by expanding your breathing capacity and control.
So if breathing is the key to longevity then relaxation is the key to abundant energy. Relaxation is one of the most important life skills you can learn because the ability to relax enhances your strength, elasticity, grace, coordination, reflex, speed, sensitivity, sensuality, awareness, balance, peripheral blood circulation, breathing, and overall sense of well-being.
To improve the overall quality of your life just remember to breathe deeply and relax as much as possible in "everything" you do.
I've slowly been learning yoga and working with new relaxation techniques. Being mindful of breath...conscious and awake. I'm loving it. :-)
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