By Kathy Huber. Q. A 25-foot Mexican fan palm dominates our garden. We prune the lower tier of fronds as they die. The healthy fronds always sprout from the top so the tree is not only getting oversized for the yard, it's also getting more difficult to prune. If we cut the trunk at 8 feet, will the tree survive?
# 3 â Your blood pressure lowers. As your muscles let go of tension, your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure can return to a normal level. #4 â Endorphins are released. Deep breathing triggers the release of endorphins, which improves feelings of well-being and provides pain-relief. #5 â Detoxification improves. Good breathing habits help the lymphatic system function properly, which encourages the release of harmful toxins.
Yoga breathing can also bring your mind to the present moment and reduce stress, according to research published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. The researchers say by inducing stress resilience, breath work enables us to rapidly and compassionately relieve many forms of suffering..