This Is Why You Need To Do Breathing Exercises Daily
I learned this lesson the hard way, but you don’t have to.
As a yoga practitioner, I am required to do breathing exercises daily. My teachers have always highlighted the importance of these exercises on physical as well as mental health.
I am an ignorant student. I would practice these exercises in my class, but never really did them at home in my practice.
I undervalued the importance, even when I knew the benefits.
But it all changed when I tested positive for COVID
I am one of the few lucky ones, who had mild symptoms including a fever, cough, and fatigue.
It was all going well my fever was gone. I was tired all the time. I would get exhausted after a 15-minute walk and would have to lie down to rest.
But after a week, it started getting better. I was regaining my energy and stamina and then all of a sudden one evening I felt my lungs closing up. I had chest pain and my oxygen level was dropping drastically.
I did not realize what was happening, all I knew at that time was that I needed to breathe and calm down, so that is what I did.
