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Finding Your Breathing Groove [Quiz]

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Nov 20, 2019

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Doesn’t it feel like we always have the thinnest will to manage our breathing when we’re stressed, and someone utters something to the effect of: “Take a breath”? In moments of tension, something as automatic and necessary as breathing can become a challenge that adds to whatever is stressing us out at that moment.

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The flip side is that learning to manage our breathing patterns can not only be improved as a challenge but in fact, could help to work in tandem with our stress to help alleviate it. Apart from feeling overwhelmed, learning to breathe with technique and intention can improve oxygen flow in the body, benefiting the nervous, respiratory, and digestive systems. AKA, breathing well is being well.

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Take our quick quiz to find out what breathing techniques might be beneficial to your flow.

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Amanda is a GR8NESS contributing writer who lives in celebration of self care, and endeavors to approach all things with a student mentality. Her love for the study of self-development is rooted in fitness, holistic wellness, and skin care. She is an advocate for mental health; and hopes to connect others to their own way of daring to care.

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