Breath

Breath connects us all. Everyone of us, humans and animals are connected, these connections run deep. The very core of our being is life. Everything around us is alive with breath. Trees, plants, oceans, animals, birds, turtles, all alive all breathing beings.

Yogi's talk about moving the breath, using the breath to expand and soften. Buddhists use the breath as a point of focus. In my personal practice, breath has become more of a focus. I find that in different poses or situations I use it differently. In long holds trying to slow down the breath can take some of the focus away from the physical body. In slow release poses, especially hip openers, breath becomes about releasing and relaxing, being able to identify gripping and holding and let it go.

In daily life breath comes to the front of my mind as well. Heavy sighs or shallow breaths are what I notice more. Just being aware of the breath in my body is an amazing accomplishment. So many people take their body for granted, completely unaware that their body is so much smarter than their minds. Breath being one of the first indications of a situation. Taking just a few moments to notice your breath in every situation. By watching it and knowing how it flows in all situations will allow your breath to even out as well as your emotions .