Basic Breathing Exercises

Steps:

• Free your mind or try to focus on one sound. It is done better with your eyes closed
• Slow down your breathing taking deep but soft breaths
• Inhale an exhale as you would normally but this time in slow controlled breaths
• You will feel a tingling sensation and you will feel calmer and refreshed

   When there is unease, return to the basic element of life - Air. That was the words of a martial arts instructor. Breathing techniques are essential in martial training as if helps the practicioner relaxed and focused. One has to be relaxed and focused during combat so one can think properly and not rely on instinct and fear too much. The same goes in any environment. A relaxed and focused mind perform better than a tensed mind.