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February 24 , 2008

Breath In Your Day Deeply
how simply breathing can nourish your body and soul

In sanskrit, the word for breath is the same as the word for life - prana. The first thing you do as you enter this world is to inhale. Your last act in this life is to exhale. When prana leaves the body, we die. The breath is a metaphor for life energy. The breath is seen as an important link between our body, our mind, and our spirit - moving from the purely physical realm, to the mental, to the spiritual.

Breathing is important for two reasons. It is the only means to supply our bodies and its various organs with the supply of oxygen which is vital for our survival. The second function of breathing is that it is one means to get rid of waste products and toxins from the body.

Oxygen is the most vital nutrient for our bodies. It is essential for the integrity of the brain, nerves, glands and internal organs. We can do without food for weeks and without water for days, but without oxygen, we will die within a few minutes. If the brain does not gets proper supply of this essential nutrient, it will result in the degradation of all vital organs in the body. Oxygen is critical to our well-being, and any effort to increase the supply of oxygen to our body and especially to the brain will pay rich dividends.

Breathing is so simple and so obvious we often take it for granted, ignoring the power it has to affect body, mind and spirit. With each inhale we bring oxygen into the body and spark the transformation of nutrients into fuel. Each exhale purges the body of carbon dioxide, a toxic waste. Breathing also affects our state of mind. It can make us excited or calm, tense or relaxed. It can make our thinking confused or clear.

When you begin your day take in a deep breath and take in the moment.

Thank you for your patronage.

Have an excellent Day!


Thom King
President
thom.king@steviva.com
Steviva Brands, Inc.

YOUR MIND

Success Is Just Around The Corner
Max Steingart

Every situation, properly perceived, becomes an opportunity. But you have to act on them if you're going to be successful.

Distant pastures always look greener than those close at hand, but real opportunities are right where you are. You must simply take advantage of them when they appear. You can start where you are at any time.

Success is all around you. It's not in your environment, it's not in luck or chance, or in the help of others. Success is in yourself alone.

You don't need more strength or more ability or greater opportunity. What you need is to use what you have. Learn to seize good fortune, for it is always around you.

You must go to success, it doesn't come to you.

Open your own doors to opportunity.

YOUR BODY

The Importance of Proper Breathing

An Exercise in Breathing An Exercise to Improve Your Posture
If you run out of breath or your voice sounds thin when you speak, it is likely that you do not have a sufficient stream of breath to support your voice.
For most of us, insufficient breath is caused by the fact that we have bad posture and slouch out of habit and/or stress. Bad posture automatically reduces the volume of the chest cavity and promotes shallow breathing from the upper chest. When we breathe using the upper chest, we fill only the upper lobes of our lungs that constitute only a small fraction of our lung capacity.

In contrast, when we are relaxed (but not slouched), the free and easy expansion and contraction of the lungs, diaphragm (i.e. that muscle layer that separates the lungs from the digestive system), ribcage and spine is enhanced during breathing, thereby increasing the volume of air that we inhale/exhale. Consequently, we have more breath to sustain the length and quality of our speech.

In addition, breathing well is also beneficial in other ways. As Paul Wilson (Instant Calm: Over 100 Successful Techniques for Relaxing Mind and Body. London: Penguin Books, 1995, p. 58) observes, breathing “is the most vital of all bodily functions”, because “all other functions depend on it; not only does (it) give life, but it also enhances the quality of life… Your general health and well being, indeed, the way you think and your overall state of mind, are inextricably linked with the way you breathe... By being able to control your breathing, by harnessing this incredibly powerful life force, you can control the way you feel. You can find calm in times of stress. You can cope with almost any pressure.”

An Exercise in Breathing
1. Make sure your body is relaxed and your posture is straight.

2. Focus only on slowly breathing in and out. If necessary, close your eyes to block out visual distractions.

3. As you inhale, feel your chest/abdomen/ribcage expanding and air entering your lungs.

4. As you exhale, feel your chest/abdomen/ribcage contract, pushing the air from your lungs.

5. If necessary, place your hands on your chest/abdomen/ribcage to help you feel the movement of these parts of your body.

6. Continue with and enjoy this breathing exercise for a few minutes.

NB: - Forget the dictum of 'chest out, stomach in' as such a posture will create unnecessary tension in your body that will prevent proper breathing.

- When concentrating on your breathing, be careful not to hyperventilate.

An Exercise to Improve Your Posture
1. Stand with spine straight and feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your head level, and eyes and feet facing forward.

2. Slowly breathe in and out a few times, focusing on the quality of each breath.

3. On the next breath out, very slowly curl your torso forward one vertebra at a time, starting from your head, neck, shoulders, chest, belly and hips, until your torso is hanging over your legs. Coordinate the release of breath with the curling action. As you curl down, ensure that your legs are straight and your knees are soft and not locked.

4. As you breathe in, very slowly uncurl your torso in the reverse direction: hips first, then belly, chest, shoulders, neck, head. The last thing that should come up is your head. Again, coordinate the intake of breath with the uncurling action.

5. Repeat Points 3 to 4 a few times.

6. Imagine that you are a puppet and that the puppeteer’s string is controlling you from the topmost point of your head (when your head is held level). When you are standing upright, imagine that it is not your spine that is keeping you upright, but it is this string at the top of your head that is suspending you. You should feel that your spine then straightens effortlessly.

7. Imagine that the puppeteer suddenly cuts the string at the top of your head: you have no control over the top part of your body and it flops down into the hanging position (described in Point 3). As you flop over, let your breath come out in a quick rush. Remember to keep your knees loose.

8. Imagine that the puppeteer is pulling you upright from the string on the top of your head; as he/she pulls the string, you uncurl slowly vertebra by vertebra into an upright position. As you uncurl, slowly breathe in.

9. Repeat Points 6 to 8 a few times.

This information and other information is intended for general reference purposes only and is not intended to address specific medical conditions. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam. Prior to participating in any exercise program or activity, you should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional. No information on this site should be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.

YOUR SPIRIT

Embracing Prosperity

"Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons."
-- Woody Allen

To become more prosperous, we need to change on at least two levels. First, we must ensure our financial affairs are in order. We need an income that at least covers our expenses. And we need a foundation of habits, tools and skills so we achieve some financial stability in our day-to-day experience.

Second, we must become aware of the beliefs we hold around money and prosperity. If we unconsciously believe we are lacking in some way, then no matter what we do, we will unconsciously sabotage our own efforts to improve our finances.

And third, it's helpful to understand the spiritual principles that govern our level of abundance. Once we know those principles, we can work effectively within them to attract abundance to us.

"If you're prosperous in soul, you'll be prosperous in whole."
-- Mark Victor Hansen

YOUR RECIPE

Low Glycemic Sugar Free Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Serves: 50
Carbs Per Serving: 1.3 g
Prep Time:<25 minutes
Skill Level: Easy

With Spring around the corner it is getting to be time to fire up the Barbecue. The only problem Barbecue sauce is generally loaded with sugar. Here's a great Barbecue sauce that tastes awesome and is low in sugar.

INGREDIENTS:
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup light molasses
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons orange or lemon zest
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper

PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Brush on chicken or meat during last 15 minutes of grilling.

Makes about 3 1/2 cups - freeze extra sauce

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Total Calories: 600

Calories Per Serving: 12
Total Fat Per Serving: .3g
Saturated Fat: 0.00g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 0mg
Carbohydrates Per Serving: 1.3g

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 0g

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