Depression is often called „the illness of our times”. It's estimated that around 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. It's accompanied by sadness, lack of energy and a sense of meaninglessness. Often, it's difficult to find the strength for daily duties, and even harder for activity.
physical or social contact. Depression also affects appetite, and what we eat – consequently, our physical health. Breathing seems like something trivial – after all, we do it automatically. Yet, more and more scientific research shows that The way we breathe has a huge impact on our mood, emotions, and healing process..
As a Buteyko method instructor, I often meet people who start breathing exercises due to health problems – asthma, snoring, or chronic fatigue. Not infrequently, they discover that conscious breathing also improves their mental state: there is less tension, more calm, they fall asleep more easily, and feel a surge of positive energy, including feelings of gratitude, hope, and belief in a better future. Scientific research shows that this is no coincidence…
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