Close your eyes and take a deep, relaxing breath right now... Soften your jaw… Feel your cheekbones and eyebrows relax… Take another long, deep breath... Now smile... Ahhhh feels nice, yes? Your rate of breathing and your state of mind are inseparable. If you have ever seen a baby sleeping, you will notice their belly effortlessly rise and fall with each long deep breath. As we grow and adapt to this demanding society, our natural ability to breathe effortlessly can become l