Breathe!
Many of us were conditioned to the idea of "no gain without pain." We learned to associate pain with physical improvement. You remember it used to be said, "the more it hurts, the more it's worth?" Dump that crap. These exercises, done correctly, are not painful. Pay attention to your body. Pain says, something is wrong here. |
Breathe Deeply!
Try any or all of these breathing exercises as you feel and know that you are ready, willing and able. They are fun. They will improve your fitness regardless of your age, your level of expertise, or your sport. |
Breathe Fresh Clean Air!
| The Monkey Stand |
Picture it - Try it
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Keep breathing! Find your favorite spot .. Clean, fresh air. Stand relaxed, your feet comfortably apart, balanced. Let your hands hang loose beside you. Feel your shoulder drop. Let stress drip from the tips of your fingers. No tightness in the shoulder, let your hands hang free.
Breathe!
Keep breathing Let clean, fresh air flow into you deeply, rhythmiclly. Let it flow out of you freely and easily. Let the hands and shoulders hang.
Keep breathing Feel the enrichment. No tightness, let the shoulders hang freely, keep breathing deeply. Continue as long as you're enjoying this, as long as your time allows. Drink a glass of pure water. Repeat breathing exercise as often as you wish. Just don't stop breathing.
It feels wonderfull.  |
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| Hour Glass | Picture it - Try it |
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Keep breathing! Take your favorite spot with clean, fresh air. Stand relaxed, balanced, your feet comfortably apart. Gently rest your hands on your sides. Feel your chest rise and fall comfortably.
Breathe deeply!
Keep breathing Let clean, fresh air flow in and through you, rhythmiclly.
Keep breathing Listen to the bird, or the flowing waters. Feel relaxed. Breathe.
Oooweee! Doesn't that feel absolutely great! |
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| Chris Can Lotus | Picture it - Try it |
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Keep breathing! Sit in your favorite spot with clean, fresh air. Okay, if you can't quite get into the lotus position, don't worry; we'll do it the Chris Can way for now. Tug your feet in toward your crotch. The soles of both feet should be facing each other. Grab your feet with both hands. Now your elbows will be between your legs. Let your knees relax. That's good.
Breathe deeply!
Keep breathing Let clean, fresh air flow in and through you, rhythmiclly.
Keep breathing Listen to the bird, or the flowing waters. Feel relaxed. Breathe. Your blood is re-oxygenating. Can you feel it? Breathe. You might be hungry but don't worry about that; feel the relaxation.
Wonderful! |
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| Cloud Nine | Picture it - Try it |
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Keep breathing! It's bed time. Good going into bed. Good before getting out of bed. You're flat on your back. Gently rest your hands on your stomach. Gently now. Forget about how soft or hard it feels. Pull your feet towards your butt so that your knees are in the air. Let your knees fall as far as is natural sideways. Your body should be feeling very comfortable.
Breathe shallow
Keep breathing Let clean, fresh air flow in and through you, rhythmiclly.
Keep breathing Gradually breathe more and more deeply. Listen to your breathing. Relax. |
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