Are You Breathing Well?

Pilates is all about breathing deeply and using the breath to enhance the effectiveness of the exercises. Many of us have breathing habits that barely serve our need for oxygen much less truly relax and invigorate us the way breathing fully can. About's Stacey Lloyd has put together a fascinating set of exercises for developing breath awareness. These exercises are applicable to anyone. See: Top 8 Integrative Therapies For Treating Lung Disease.
For more on working with the breath in Pilates workouts you may want to try a Pilates Breathing Exercise.