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Newsletter article#16 Breathe For Better Posture Breathe for better posture When we think about posture, we usually think about our spine, shoulders, neck and the muscles that hold everything in place. We rarely think about breathing. But every breath moves your rib cage, and every movement of your rib cage is connected to your spine, shoulders and the muscles around your trunk. Your breathing pattern can therefore have a surprisingly big influence on the way you hold yourself. Take a moment...
Newsletter article#15 Your Breath Is Your Remote Control for Your Nervous System The breath is your remote control for your nervous system Most of us don’t think much about breathing. It happens automatically while we work, exercise, sleep, drive, and scroll through our phones. Yet every breath sends information to the brain about what’s happening around us. Your breathing doesn’t just respond to how you feel. It also influences how you feel. That’s why changing your breathing pattern can...
Newsletter article#14 The Magic of CO₂: Why Your Body Needs More Than Oxygen The Magic of CO2 Ask someone what carbon dioxide does in the body, and you'll probably hear the same answer: "It's a waste gas that we breathe out." That idea has been repeated for decades, yet it only tells part of the story. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is one of the most important gases involved in human performance, energy production, and even the way your brain functions. Every breath you take is part of a finely...