Why are the 5 Basic Principles so important? Let's discussion Basic Principle #1 Breathing. Why is Breathing so important? Well, without it we die, but there are many other benefits to a solid inhale and exhale.... Breathing promotes relaxation, encourages concentration, help to achieve dynamic stability during exercise, relieve tension in the neck and shoulders (which is a common problem for many people), encourage engagement of the deep stabilizers of the torso (transvers