Breathing for action
/Last week we talked about breathing to relax. Breathing deep into the belly.
The steps were:
Breathe slowly and rhythmically
Acknowledge emotion
Set your intent
But what if you need to switch on and be ready for action?
The three steps are the same, just change how you breathe.
To be ready for action, lock down your core muscles, so your belly moves very little as you breathe. Allow your chest to expand and contract. The breathing is still slow and rhythmic, just higher up in your torso.
Breathing this way gives an almost contradictory feeling of being relaxed and ready for action.
Ideal for big moments in work and life where you need to be switched on!