It's quick. It's simple. It works. - Total Body Breathing
A quick, powerful and easy audio program designed to help you breathe better, feel better and live better
Total Body Breathing is recommended by:
...psychologists, yoga teachers, acting coaches, sleep specialists and many other professionals. Whether you’re stuck in traffic, sitting in a dentist’s chair, testifying in court, having trouble falling asleep, or just want to unwind at the end of the day, Total Body Breathing will work for you.
Are you a “chest breather?”
Here’s an experiment: Stand in front of a mirror and take a deep breath. If you are a “chest breather,” it will look like you are lifting up your entire chest.
Though this creates more space in your chest, it fails to utilize the diaphragm—your body’s main muscle of breathing—to pull in the air.
Here’s another clue: Were you ever taught to hold “...your stomach in, chest out?”
If you were, you’re probably a chest breather.
“What’s wrong with chest breathing?”
Since chest breathing depends on the more rigid system of muscle action in your chest and shoulder areas, the muscles in your neck, shoulders and upper back are forced to assist you in breathing. Also, your lungs are given less room to expand or contract, so your breathing becomes shallow and your body has to work harder. This also inhibits the full exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Why is that a problem? Because your breathing is forced to speed up in order for your body to maintain its chemical balance. This, in turn, causes an array of symptoms, including muscle tension in your neck, shoulders and upper back; tension related headaches, tightness of the jay and an overall decrease in energy and alertness. But that’s not all...
Learning to breathe diaphragmatically
If you’ve ever blown out a single birthday candle, then you can change the way you breathe.
Breathing and anxiety
Normal diaphragmatic breathing rates range from eight to twelve breaths per minute. Experiments have shown that by simply imagining a stressful event, a person’s breathing becomes faster and more shallow. Research indicates that while thoracic breathing may not have immediate bad effects, it can eventually cause or exacerbate many of the symptoms of anxiety. In fact, people who suffer from panic attacks are chronic chest-breathers. During a typical attack, their resting breathing rate speeds up to as much as twenty to thirty shallow breaths per minute. In addition, a person under stress may “forget to breathe.” Doing so can also lead to the onset of the feelings associated with panic attacks.
It’s quick. It’s simple. It works.
Testimonial: Douglas Hill, Professional Photographer
“A fantastic CD! Simply put, the days I start off listening to the Total Body Breathing are better days. I'm calmer, more relaxed and able to concentrate with more clarity on whatever I'm doing. The concerns and pressures of the day don't bother me as much once I've connected to my breathing through Johnny's calm and soothing guidance through the exercise. Total Body Breathing has become an essential part of my daily routine. I love this CD.
Tom Elgin, Actor
I use Total Body Breathing nearly every day, and always before castings, with tremendous results. I've even used it before skydiving. And one time, along with my martial arts background, it probably saved my life at an altitude of 2200 feet. So, if it helps in my world I suggest it will help you in your world as well. I highly recommend it!