It relaxes your nervous system.
Personally, I like starting up my classes with some diaphragmatic breathing, such as crocodile breathing, which makes it easier for those new to the practice to understand. Focusing on the proper breathing mechanics allows the parasympathetic nervous system (the part responsible for relaxing the body during moments of anxiety) to calm down. As a result, your blood pressure drops and your heart rate decreases, helping your whole system relax.
Oxygen fuels your body.
Diaphragmatic breathing allows your body to properly use its respiratory system. When you take a breath, there is an exchange between carbon dioxide (the unclean air) and oxygen (clean air). This permits the system to efficiently get rid of waste in the body and bring in as much oxygen as possible. In terms of exercise, the more fresh oxygen being sent to your muscles, the better your workout will be.
It can decrease pain.
Controlled breathing was found to
reduce pain in patients who suffer from fibromyalgia . The subjects focused on breathing slowly and then were tested on their threshold of pain. Researchers discovered that those who tried deep breathing experienced less pain than those who didn't. If it can help chronic pain sufferers, imagine what it can do for you! Today-1
