Have you noticed your breathing lately? When you read that question you probably just became quite aware of your breathing. Perhaps it can now even be a bit difficult for you to refrain from watching each breath you take. The same effect can be experienced when you walk down the street in deep thoughts and suddenly you wonder how your walk looks to others. The result of your thoughts is a conscious focus on putting one foot in front of another that makes it quite difficult to walk naturally. This may lead you to believe that breathing is something that is not to be messed with and will perform best when you simply ignore it. If you hold such a belief you are really missing out on a big opportunity to improve the quality of your life.