When was the last time you paid attention to your breathing? The act of breathing is as involuntary as the heartbeat is, but it is also the only automatic movement we can control, improving our mental well-being . "The respiratory system and the diaphragm are directly connected to our nervous system, the vagus nerve and the cerebral cortex, which is why diaphragmatic breathing influences our emotion management, stress management, our ability to relax and empty our mind. “We can observe this in our daily lives: when we experience a strong emotion, our breathing changes,” explains Silvia Abrami, life coach and founder of You Academy, and an expert in breathwork.

Speaking at the Kalemana Festival, an event dedicated to holistic disciplines, Abrami elaborates: “It’s as if each emotion is tied to its own breathing pattern.” She also notes the physical benefits of diaphragmatic breathing technique, likening it to a gentle massage for the organs in the abdomen. “Breathing this way can positively impact digestion, sleep, and even emotions, helping us feel more relaxed and balanced,” she adds.

The benefits of diaphragmatic breathing "I integrate circular diaphragmatic breathing in all my training and coaching courses, but it only takes as little as two minutes a day, practised independently to achieve benefits." How to do circular diaphragmatic breathing With this breathing, it is possible to re-educate our body to use the diaphragm well. The technique is very simple; it.