Peter Deadman demonstrates one of the most effective ways to calm the mind and nervous system

This week it’s Acupuncture Awareness Week and we have so much great content showcasing the amazing benefits of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine coming up. Make sure you’re following us @british_acu_council for all the latest news!

Chinese medicine is a holistic system which integrates our mental and physical health and each day this week we’ll be bringing you a video from some of our stellar acupuncture advocates designed to help you take a relaxing moment to relax and refresh your energy within your busy day.

Today the world-renowned Chinese medicine educator Peter Deadman @peterjdeadman demonstrates one of the most effective ways to calm the mind and nervous system – low and slow abdominal breathing, sometimes referred to as ‘diaphragmatic’ or ‘belly’ breathing.

This short, simple sequence only takes a few minutes, and yet done regularly it can make a huge difference to our physical and mental wellbeing. Learning to breathe lower down in the abdomen, is a key principle of Chinese medicine techniques like Qigong, and many styles of meditation.

It can take a little getting used to, but as Peter says, starting out with 5 minutes a day can help you get the hang of it. Diaphragmatic breathing can help alleviate anxiety and stress, as well as improving our energy levels and mood.

Why not take a moment, especially if you’re having a manic Monday, and give it a go. And let us know how you get on in the comments!

Peter Deadman is a Chinese medicine educator, co-author of ‘A Manual of Acupuncture’ , author of ‘Live Well Live Long: Teachings from the Chinese Nourishment of Life Tradition’, a Qigong teacher, and Fellow of the British Acupuncture Council.
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