When we are conscious of our breath we can change our thinking pattern.
The rhythm of the breath influences your state of mind. Breathing happens automatically, but when we choose to tune into our breath and breathe methodically, we can change our energy level and our state of mind.
Pranayama: A Key Component to Resiliency
Have you ever been in a situation where you had low energy and felt rejuvenated by being in nature? According to yoga, nature provides us with a subtle form of energy, called prana. Prana is the life force that animates consciousness. It is similar to the Chinese concept of qi. As we breathe, we take in oxygen from the air and with it the subtle energy of prana.