Tip for the day

When you look at a sleeping baby, you'll notice that when they breath, their stomach rises and falls. This is called "Taoist Breathing", "Stomach or Abdominal Breathing" and "Diaphragmatic Breathing". We do it in the womb, and during those first years of life. As we get older, we begin to stop breathing like this, and we begin to use "Chest Breathing" or "Normal Breathing". The only time we revert back to the stomach breathing is after we exert ourselves during exercise or when we're scared. It's a natural way to calm ourselves, because it rushes oxygen throughout our bodies to restore tranquility.

If you find yourself stressed out or unable to go to sleep one night, pay attention to your breathing, and try to take a couple deep breaths extending your stomach, rather than your chest. It may take a little concentration but you'll instantly feel more relaxed. :)