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“Through the years slouching in chairs, overeating, work and other tensions prohibit the complete and efficient use of the lungs, allowing the lower portions to stagnate with uncirculated air. Pneumonia and other diseases of the lungs can often be avoided by proper ventilation of the lung tissues. Poor breathing causes the muscles of the abdomen, chest and diaphragm to begin to atrophy. Then, as a person grows older, the improper breathing patterns of a lifetime are a prime contributing cause of forgetfulness, lack of mental clarity, and feeling of continual physical listlessness. Because we are generally so unaware of this vital functioning of our body, we, rarely connect our shallow breathing with the feeling that something is amiss inside.” - Suza Norton from her book Yoga For People Over 50
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