Here’s a quick teaching tip to include in your class when appropriate…
Dance teachers often advise students to breathe when they stretch instead of holding their breath–but they don’t always explain why. If your students are old enough to understand more advanced concepts, tell them that holding your breath increases your blood pressure.
This isn’t a healthy habit to get into, and if they understand the “why” of it all, they may be more likely to make the change.
This is true. Breathing also allows oxygen to reach the muscles and deepen the stretch.
Thanks for the comment Tammy–I checked out your blog and it is a great resource….I’m adding it to my blogroll.
excellent advice… yes I always need to remember to breathe when I stretch… stops you going too red also!