This nasal breathing exercise is a great way to regulate and correct shallow breathing caused by stooped posture, a common problem with Parkinson’s. I do it as a warm-up in Rebel Fit Club’s Posture School, a five-week series we offer both in the gym and virtually (see more info below).
If you are not breathing correctly and fully, toxins can build up in your system, leading to a host of problems. If you don’t exhale completely, your system becomes more acidic from a buildup of carbon dioxide, which tightens muscles and causes inflammation.
Practicing deep, full nose breathing benefits our health in so many ways:
- Warms and moisturizes the air you breathe in
- Regulates blood pressure and heart rate
- Reduces levels of cortisol stress hormones in the blood
- Reduces lactic acid buildup in muscle tissue
- Neutralizes blood acidity, acting as an anti-inflammatory
- Improves immune system functioning
- Increases physical energy and stamina
- Increases feelings of calm and well-being
Perform this nose breathing exercise at the start of your day, and before bedtime for more restful sleep. It’s simple, and you can do this anywhere with minimal or no equipment.
Watch this video to learn howto Do This Nose Breathing Exercise to Improve Parkinson’s Posture:
Want to learn how to do this breathing with a resistance band? Click here to watch that video!
💜 Coach Kimberly
Now in Session: Rebel Fit Club’s Posture School—In-Person and Virtual!
Coach Kimberly instructs this five-week exercise series to address one of the most problematic symptoms of Parkinson’s: stooped posture, which causes falls, pain, and crowds your breathing and digestion. You will learn lifelong exercises that you can do every day to prevent or treat poor posture. We also offer an in-person, seated version of this class for our fighters who can’t exercise on the floor. If you want to feel stronger, sit and stand straighter, and move better, contact Kimberly today to get on the list for our next session!
Would you like to be a part of our Posture School, but live too far away to come to the Rebel Fit Club? Not a problem—we have Virtual Posture School!
There are many benefits to taking Posture School virtually:
- Classes are taught in an easy, step-by-step, building block process.
- You get a new workout five days a week for five weeks—that equals 25 workouts!
- You get to do it in your own home, so no need to miss out because you live too far away.
- You can ask a loved one to join you in the workouts.
- Workouts are recorded, so you pick the time of day that’s most convenient for you.
- You can also go back to previous workouts if one feels especially helpful.
** This course is for people who can get up and down from the ground easily and independently. If you are at high risk for falls, ask about our seated version of Posture School.
The introductory price for Virtual Posture School is just $49! Click here to purchase.
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