Breathe

This morning I was inspired on the way to work when I heard a slightly older song on the radio called ‘Breathe 2 a.m.’ by an artist named Anna Nalick. When she wrote and recorded this song, she was a fairly young kid. I believe when she was promoting it and releasing it she was only 21 years old.

When I listened to the lyrics of the song at that time, I was pretty impressed that someone so young could get the significance of conscious breathing and the impact it can have on our lives. I actually met her once, and asked her if she realized how significant some of the lyrics in her song were. Although I am not quite sure she did, this is what she said: “When my mom saw me upset or stressed out, she told me to just breathe”.

Although I think some of the lyrics go even deeper into how we can move through our world, there is a lot to be said for just pausing a moment to “just breathe”. This small step can really help to alter our state of mind and improve our overall health.

Andrew Weil, M.D. stated, “If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply… to learn how to breathe correctly.”

Regarding breathing, in his book, Breathe Smart, Aaron Hoopes says, “…encouraging the body to do what is natural is most often the best one. Ironically, the simple, natural and most beneficial method is often the most neglected as we continue the quest for a healthier more fulfilling life.”

In future posts, I look forward to sharing more of the benefits of conscious breathing, and how it can help us reduce stress, improve health and possibly even lose weight. For now, enjoy the song and let me know what you think of some of the lyrics, even beyond the “just breathe” parts. It’s not about if you like the song, just what you hear in it.

Let me know, I look forward to your comments.

My mission as your Anti-Aging Artist is first and foremost to share with you a ton of valuable information to help those of you who want to create a beautiful and personal inner canvas of health, balance and well-being.

OK this photo is about 16 months old before this old lady got braces. Good news is, braces are coming off tomorrow!

On my blog you will find:

• Many ways to increase your energy!
• Lots of tips to manage stress!
• Valuable and sound nutrition advice to get you off that dangerous dieting cycle! Here we will focus on a “Whole” foods approach to eating….Yummy recipes too of course!
• Sound fitness ideas, don’t worry, nobody will have to train for a tri-athalon…unless you want to of course!
• Tips on improving your memory…my nineteen year old daughter is fairly certain I personally need all the help I can get with this one!
• Inspiration, Inspiration, Inspiration! Every Wednesday we will have a little dharma discussion. We’ll call it Hump Day Dharma. This is where I will share with you some thought provoking and practical information for us to discuss, chew on and share ideas about. This will be information that has been derived from my many years of yoga practice. We will take our yoga off the mat and into our daily living….Can’t wait for this!
• We will look at ways to achieve emotional and mental fitness as well!

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Who is Dianne DelReyes besides the Anti-Aging Artist?

To summarize a little bit about me here, I am a 44 year old empty-nester! I have an incredible nineteen year daughter who is entering her second year of college. Yikes! I am a licensed Acupuncturist and have a Masters Degree in Chinese Medicine. I have had a private practice now for about seven years and decided that now was the time to reach out and help more women across the globe. I have also studied nutrition now for quite some time and have been an avid yoga student for more than seven years as well. I truly look forward to sharing more about me and valuable information for you.

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In Peace and Great Health,
Dianne DelReyes, The Anti-Aging Artist.