Movement and breath

Last night I was stretching before bed and was reminded that I forgot one of the most important parts of movement and exercise... breathing. 

The simple adjustment of focusing more on my breathing while stretching made a huge difference. 

It seems that every other culture in the world has a system for combining movement with breath, but in our culture we often forget the importance of this. Examples include yoga and tai chi. 

Focusing on your breathing has the ability to increase presence, which keeps us from just going through the motions. It also helps to unite your entire spirit, soul, and body. 

If you are exercising or stretching, make sure to keep an eye on your breathing.