Coherent Breathing Exercise Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

The autonomic nerves system runs
The automatic functions of organs.
Respiration process has an effect on these.
We can impact it involuntary though.

The autonomic nerves system shifts
Itself between two states in respiration.
Sympathetic state: fight or flight mood.
Parasympathetic state: calm and relaxation.

Inhalation activates sympathetic state.
Energizing is the productivity.
Exhalation effects parasympathetic state.
Calmness is the consolidation.

With breathing technique we can manipulate
Emotional and psychological states.
With the slow and deep breathing exercise
We can heighten productivity with less stress.

Inhale and exhale longer and deeper
Without holding breaths. Be it five full breaths
A minute for five minutes in a relaxed mood,
With eyes shut, to enjoy realization.
06.10.2016