Have you ever tried to relax but been simply unable to switch off? Or maybe struggled to get yourself into gear when you need to complete a project? What about when you need to speak in front of people and you just can't seem to focus?
Every one of us has the ability to influence the states of the mind and body. We simply haven't been taught how to do it. We haven't learned how to pay attention to subtle shifts in the body that precede shifts in the mind. Most times, these subtle psychological and physiological changes are connected with our breathing.
Breathing is the link between the mind and the body. If you learn to pay attention to your breathing, you can be more aware of what's happening on a deeper unconscious level. When you have a subtle awareness of your breathing, you can learn to influence the mind and the body.