How the body finds balance

By Vasilios Silivistris

Breathing is one of the most ordinary actions we perform, yet it has a remarkable influence on our physical and emotional state. Every breath carries information to the body about whether we are safe, threatened, calm or under pressure. This happens through two branches of the autonomic nervous system: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic systems. Although they work in opposite ways, both are essential for healthy functioning. Understanding how they operate helps us...