Restore your confidence

Your breathing is a good indicator of your mental and physiological state. Take a deep breath right now – how does it feel? Does it feel full and comfortable or shallow and restricted? Does your ribcage expand freely at the front, sides and back? If not, this sense of restriction might also be reflected in the state of your mind as feelings of insecurity, fear and uncertainty. You can improve your physiological and mental state by releasing muscular contraction around your ribcage and increasing your breathing capacity.

HOW TO: Try this yoga practice to stretch your chest, the sides of your torso and your upper back. This will enable you to breathe deeper and feel more spacious and confident.