Focus on your breath

I was at the gym yesterday working out on the elliptical machine. My heart rate was up to 130 after about twenty minutes of exercise, and I wanted to see how much I could lower my heart rate by just focusing on my breath. When I focused on my breath, I would inhale for three seconds and then exhale for three seconds, over and over again. Within about thirty seconds, I was able to lower my heart rate to 120. Of course, I would forget to focus on my breath after awhile and my heart rate would be back up to 130 or even a little bit higher. But again I would focus on my breath and get my heart rate down to 120.

Remember the power of a simple breathing exercise, and how it can easily and quickly help you to feel more calm, relaxed, grounded, and energized.