{"id":8339,"date":"2018-05-29T15:09:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T13:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=8339"},"modified":"2025-09-28T08:56:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T08:56:25","slug":"in-focus-focused-breathing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/in-focus-focused-breathing\/","title":{"rendered":"En point de mire : La respiration concentr\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/fr\/\">Accueil<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a>\/\n        En point de mire : La respiration concentr\u00e9e\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowPostHeaderImage headerImageAnim\">\n    <div class=\"scrollAnim\" \n        id=\"postHeaderImage\"\n         style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;        aspect-ratio:2        ;\" >\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/H_focus.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;        object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide rowPostHeader\">\n    <div id=\"postHeaderText\" class=\"col tcenter\" >\n        <div class=\"cat\"><a class=\"secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a><\/div>\n        <div id=\"headerSocialIcons\" class=\"headerSocialIcons tleft\">\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Fin-focus-focused-breathing%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Fin-focus-focused-breathing%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/in-focus-focused-breathing\/&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fsportstyle%2Fin-focus-focused-breathing%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"\" >En point de mire : La respiration concentr\u00e9e<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"articleintro\" >Inspirez. Expirez. R\u00e9p\u00e9tez l'op\u00e9ration. <\/div>\n        <div class=\"date\">29 mai 2018 <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"\" class=\"headerSocialIconsMobile tcenter mobile\">\n            <a class=\"sharing\" id=\"mobileshare\" onclick='navigator.share({ \"title\": &quot;In Focus: Focused Breathing&quot;, \"text\": &quot;Do you ever pause and concentrate on your breathing? Try it right now! Inhale deeply and feel how your body immediately relaxes as you slowly exhale. A full Focused Breathing session helps you clear your mind and relax your body. 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Essayez-le tout de suite ! Inspirez profond\u00e9ment et sentez votre corps se d\u00e9tendre imm\u00e9diatement lorsque vous expirez lentement. Une s\u00e9ance compl\u00e8te de respiration concentr\u00e9e vous aide \u00e0 faire le vide dans votre esprit et \u00e0 d\u00e9tendre votre corps. Voici tout ce qu'il faut savoir...<\/span>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><strong>QUOI<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Le syst\u00e8me nerveux autonome (SNA) contr\u00f4le les activit\u00e9s vitales de notre corps sans que nous nous en rendions compte : notre rythme cardiaque, notre m\u00e9tabolisme et, bien s\u00fbr, notre respiration. Au cours de la journ\u00e9e, nous avons tendance \u00e0 laisser le SNA prendre le contr\u00f4le de l'inspiration et de l'expiration, ce qui entra\u00eene une respiration plate.\n<strong>Mais que se passe-t-il si nous prenons activement le contr\u00f4le ?<\/strong> La respiration focalis\u00e9e, ou respiration contr\u00f4l\u00e9e, nous permet de <strong>influencent notre niveau de stress et am\u00e9liorent notre concentration<\/strong>. Ce moment de conscience met imm\u00e9diatement le corps et l'esprit \u00e0 l'aise. Comme il s'agit d'une technique de relaxation couramment utilis\u00e9e pour la m\u00e9ditation et le yoga, les effets parlent d'eux-m\u00eames : <strong>Une diminution du risque de maladies cardiaques et d'hypertension art\u00e9rielle<\/strong> ainsi que l'am\u00e9lioration du syst\u00e8me immunitaire et de la digestion.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>POURQUOI<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>De nombreuses personnes trouvent la m\u00e9ditation difficile \u00e0 pratiquer - la respiration concentr\u00e9e en est la version all\u00e9g\u00e9e. Si le stress de la liste des choses \u00e0 faire ou de la chasse aux \u00e9ch\u00e9ances vous est trop familier, la respiration concentr\u00e9e est une excellente m\u00e9thode pour... <strong>augmenter votre efficacit\u00e9 et votre concentration<\/strong>. En outre, votre corps appr\u00e9ciera certainement l'apport suppl\u00e9mentaire d'oxyg\u00e8ne !<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>USP<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/><strong>\u201cLes meilleures choses de la vie sont gratuites\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0est un dicton courant qui s'applique \u00e9galement \u00e0 la respiration focalis\u00e9e ! L'utilisation de cette m\u00e9thode ne vous co\u00fbtera rien d'autre que 2 \u00e0 5 minutes de votre journ\u00e9e. Du temps bien utilis\u00e9 pour <strong>ralentir la course quotidienne<\/strong> et laissez vos pens\u00e9es s'envoler en suivant ces deux \u00e9tapes simples :\nAvant de commencer : fermez les yeux, asseyez-vous sur le bord d'une chaise, redressez votre colonne vert\u00e9brale et tirez vos \u00e9paules vers l'arri\u00e8re. Si possible, allongez-vous sur le dos, les mains plac\u00e9es contre le torse ou sur le ventre.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>\u00c9tape 1 :<\/strong> Inspirez par les narines jusqu'au plus profond de vos poumons, jusqu'\u00e0 ce que vous ne puissiez plus respirer. Sentez votre ventre se gonfler.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>\u00c9tape 2 :<\/strong> Comptez jusqu'\u00e0 six pendant que vous expirez, en rel\u00e2chant lentement l'air par les narines ou la bouche. Sentez votre ventre s'abaisser jusqu'\u00e0 ce que l'air ait compl\u00e8tement quitt\u00e9 vos poumons.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>R\u00e9p\u00e9tez !<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>COMMENT<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Il suffit d'int\u00e9grer de petites s\u00e9ances de respiration dans votre vie quotidienne en <strong>se rappeler constamment les effets !<\/strong> Si vous vous trouvez dans une situation stressante, reposez-vous en suivant les \u00e9tapes 1 et 2, m\u00eame si vous n'avez pas le temps de faire beaucoup de r\u00e9p\u00e9titions. Utilisez r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement les pauses d\u00e9jeuner ou quelques minutes le matin avant de vous rendre au travail. Le grand avantage de la respiration concentr\u00e9e r\u00e9side dans le fait que <strong>il n'est pas n\u00e9cessaire d'avoir du mat\u00e9riel ou beaucoup de temps pour en ressentir l'effet imm\u00e9diat<\/strong>. Trouvez un environnement calme et paisible et respirez !<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>Image par eldinhoid\/iStock<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row headline -->\n<div class=\"row headlineBlock rowSingleColumnFull\">\n    <div class=\"col\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\">\n        <h2 >QU'Y A-T-IL D'AUTRE ?<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row article teaser 3 -->\n<div class=\"rowArticleTeaser3\">\n\t<div class=\"row rowTwoColumnsFull spacing\">\n\t    <div style=\"padding:none\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col articleTeaser\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\" class=\"secondary\">Sportstyle<\/a>\n\t\t\t        <h4>Les bienfaits du yoga du rire<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t        Si vous aimez rire, le yoga du rire est peut-\u00eatre l'exercice id\u00e9al pour vous. Madan Kataria, un m\u00e9decin de Mumbai, a cr\u00e9\u00e9 des clubs de yoga du rire en 1995. Alors qu'il effectuait des recherches sur les bienfaits du rire, il a \u00e9t\u00e9 stup\u00e9fait par le nombre d'\u00e9tudes montrant les profonds bienfaits physiologiques et psychologiques du rire. CATch Up s'est entretenu avec Marion Madhavi Fritscher, formatrice en yoga du rire, sur les effets r\u00e9els de cette pratique.\nCharlie Chaplin a dit un jour : \u201cUne journ\u00e9e sans rire est une journ\u00e9e perdue\u201d. Il devait conna\u00eetre les bienfaits du rire sur la sant\u00e9, que les scientifiques \u00e9tudient depuis des ann\u00e9es. On dit que le rire aide \u00e0 soulager la d\u00e9pression et les allergies, \u00e0 am\u00e9liorer le sommeil et l'\u00e9quilibre hormonal.\n\u201cLe probl\u00e8me, c'est qu'en tant qu'adultes, nous nous laissons rarement aller \u00e0 un fou rire, et nous devons donc cr\u00e9er un espace pour le rire\u201d, explique Marion Madhavi Fritscher, qui organise des s\u00e9ances de yoga du rire \u00e0 Erlangen, en Allemagne, depuis plus de dix ans. \u201cLe yoga du rire nous aide \u00e0 utiliser notre corps pour cr\u00e9er un \u00e9tat de conscience positif, g\u00e9n\u00e9rant de l'\u00e9nergie positive et de la bonne humeur\u201d.\nD\u00e8s que la commissure des l\u00e8vres se rel\u00e8ve, notre cerveau lib\u00e8re des hormones et nous nous sentons imm\u00e9diatement mieux. Si nous laissons tomber nos \u00e9paules, il ne faut pas une minute pour que notre humeur se d\u00e9t\u00e9riore. \u201cAvec des exercices simples, nous pouvons am\u00e9liorer la fa\u00e7on dont nous nous sentons et arriver pas \u00e0 pas \u00e0 rire\u201d, affirme cette m\u00e8re de trois enfants.\nUn cours commence g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement par des techniques de relaxation douces afin d'amener les participants \u00e0 se concentrer sur leur corps. Des exercices de coordination, tels que le balancement des bras d'avant en arri\u00e8re, aident \u00e0 prendre conscience des mouvements du corps. \u201cEnsuite, nous passons \u00e0 des exercices de rire, ce qui peut sembler \u00e9trange au d\u00e9but\u201d, ajoute Marion.\nIl y a beaucoup d'applaudissements et de chants, ainsi qu'un travail sur les sons. \u201cUn \u2018eeh\u2019 soul\u00e8ve les coins de la bouche et a un effet positif, tandis qu'un \u201coh\u201d a l'effet inverse. Ces exercices de rire permettent d'activer les \u00e9nergies vitales et facilitent l'entr\u00e9e dans la m\u00e9ditation du rire. \u201dLes jeunes femmes qui assistent r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement \u00e0 mes cours affirment qu'elles souffrent de sympt\u00f4mes de manque lorsqu'elles en manquent un\u201c, d\u00e9clare en souriant cette femme de 49 ans, qui a \u00e9galement organis\u00e9 des cours pour les employ\u00e9s de PUMA \u00e0 Herzogenaurach.\nCe n'est pas surprenant si l'on consid\u00e8re les effets du rire sur le corps : activation de toutes les r\u00e9gions du cerveau, \u00e9mission d'impulsions \u00e9lectriques, stimulation d'environ 400 muscles, am\u00e9lioration de la digestion, r\u00e9duction des hormones de stress, lib\u00e9ration d'endorphines, renforcement du syst\u00e8me immunitaire, att\u00e9nuation des probl\u00e8mes respiratoires, et ce, jusqu'\u00e0 24 heures apr\u00e8s avoir ri comme il se doit.\n\u201dPlus important encore, le fait de rire r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement am\u00e9liore votre sens de l'humour. 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Tout \u00e0 coup, reprendre l'entra\u00eenement vous semble beaucoup plus difficile et la distance qui vous s\u00e9pare de votre objectif semble s'allonger.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"articleslider\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sports\/make-habits-stick-5-steps\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">lire l&#8217;histoire<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hideinprint\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hideinprint\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vous arrive-t-il de faire une pause et de vous concentrer sur votre respiration ? Essayez-le tout de suite ! Inspirez profond\u00e9ment et sentez votre corps se d\u00e9tendre imm\u00e9diatement lorsque vous expirez lentement. Une s\u00e9ance compl\u00e8te de respiration concentr\u00e9e vous aide \u00e0 faire le vide dans votre esprit et \u00e0 d\u00e9tendre votre corps. Voici tout ce qu'il faut savoir...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":8340,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_top_article":false,"is_featured_article":true,"EasyPostViewCounter":20394,"meta-headline":"In Focus: Focused Breathing","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"class_list":["post-8339","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sportstyle"],"fullData":{"ID":8339,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2018-05-29 15:09:30","post_date_gmt":"2018-05-29 13:09:30","post_content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":8340},\"headline\":\"In Focus: Focused Breathing\",\"content\":\"Inhale. Exhale. 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Here\\u0026rsquo;s all you need to know\\u0026hellip;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;WHAT\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) controls vital activities in our body without us even noticing it: our heartbeat, our metabolism and of course our breathing. During the day we tend to let the ANS take over inhalation and exhalation causing a flat respiration.\\n\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;But what happens if we actively take over control?\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; Focused Breathing, or Controlled Breathing, enables us to \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;influence our stress level and improve our concentration\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. This moment of awareness puts mind and body at ease immediately. As it is a common relaxation technique used for meditation and yoga, the effects speak for themselves: \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;A decrease in the risk of heart diseases and high blood-pressure\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; as well as improvement of the immune system and digestion.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;WHY\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Many people find meditation hard to practice \\u0026ndash; Focused Breathing is basically the light version. If the stress of working through your to-do list or hunting deadlines is all too familiar, Focused Breathing is a great method to \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;boost your efficiency and concentration\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Besides, your body will definitely appreciate the extra oxygen supply!\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;USP\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;The best things in life are for free\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;is a common saying which applies to Focused Breathing, too! Using this method will cost you nothing but 2-5 minutes of your day. Time well spent to \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;slow down your daily rush\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and let your thoughts soar by following these two simple steps:\\nBefore you start: close your eyes, sit up on the edge of a chair, straighten your spine and pull back your shoulders. 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Try it right now! Inhale deeply and feel how your body immediately relaxes as you slowly exhale. A full Focused Breathing session helps you clear your mind and relax your body. Here\u2019s all you need to know\u2026\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"in-focus-focused-breathing","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-09-28 08:56:25","post_modified_gmt":"2025-09-28 08:56:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=8339","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","ancestors":[],"page_template":"","post_category":[3],"tags_input":[],"id":8339,"author":"13","date":"2018-05-29 15:09:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-29 13:09:30","content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":8340},\"headline\":\"In Focus: Focused Breathing\",\"content\":\"Inhale. Exhale. 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Here\\u0026rsquo;s all you need to know\\u0026hellip;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;WHAT\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) controls vital activities in our body without us even noticing it: our heartbeat, our metabolism and of course our breathing. 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As it is a common relaxation technique used for meditation and yoga, the effects speak for themselves: \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;A decrease in the risk of heart diseases and high blood-pressure\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; as well as improvement of the immune system and digestion.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;WHY\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Many people find meditation hard to practice \\u0026ndash; Focused Breathing is basically the light version. If the stress of working through your to-do list or hunting deadlines is all too familiar, Focused Breathing is a great method to \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;boost your efficiency and concentration\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. 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Essayez-le tout de suite ! Inspirez profond\u00e9ment et sentez votre corps se d\u00e9tendre imm\u00e9diatement lorsque vous expirez lentement. Une s\u00e9ance compl\u00e8te de respiration concentr\u00e9e vous aide \u00e0 faire le vide dans votre esprit et \u00e0 d\u00e9tendre votre corps. 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