weeks without food and
days without water but
only seconds without AIR
Sit up tall. Lift your heart. Take a deep breath in. Exhale. Ahhh... feel better already right?
I don't know about you, but I feel completely different after I run, walk or hike outdoors when I get fresh air and sunlight. Add a green smoothie or fresh juice to it and WOW! There is no drug in the world that can do that.
That's Prana.
Prana is a Sanskrit work meaning life-force energy. It has many definitions but basically it is the vital life-giving force that runs through all living things and comes from elements in nature like the sun and the oxygen we breath.So simple yet so complex.
Oxygen is the most valuable nutrient we can take in. Yes clean water and quality food is essential as well but often we miss the importance of oxygen. It both calms and energizes us. It nourishes and sustains us. It fuels our Prana.
If you're an athlete, practicing good breathing techniques can improve performance, help to block out distractions and help to focus the mind. Here is a quick and easy video to practice getting calm and centered with breathing before a race or game day...
So if you're feeling sluggish or stressed, take a break from your busy day, plan a hike and get outside this fall and BREATHE in some fresh air and Prana. Unlike most of the products and gadgets we buy to improve our health, air is free and it's absolutely transformative when you combine it with other healthy living choices.
Fuel your Prana my friends!
Karen Dubs
www.flexiblewarrior.com
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