How to improve health by doing what you do best: breathing!

Truly healthy breathing focuses less on working your abs than it does on cooling your brain, warming your belly and soothing your soul.

Truly healthy breathing focuses less on working your abs than it does on cooling your brain, warming your belly and soothing your soul.

Sure, you've tried eating right, getting more sleep, swimming, weightlifting, running, jogging or even walking to improve health, but did you ever think that you could breathe your way to better well-being? With Dahn Yoga, you can.

The nice thing about the technique we're about to teach you is that whether you do it in Colorado yoga classes or in the comfort of your living room, it works like a charm!

Just remember that mind-body wellness is all about centering and balancing your physical energy. Truly healthy breathing focuses less on working your abs than it does on cooling your brain, warming your belly and soothing your soul.

Here's how to get started:

1. Begin by sitting with your legs crossed. If you can't place your knees flat on the floor, don't worry about it. That will come with time and practice.

2. Slowly inhale through your nose for a count of six. Imagine your body's cool energy rising to your head.

3. Hold your breath for a count of two.

4. Now exhale for a count of 10. Breathe out slowly, and don't force it. Visualize warm energy sinking into your abdomen, pelvis and legs.

5. Repeat!

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