Breathing Technique 10

This form of breath work focuses on healthy and full use of the diaphragm, while lessening the movement of the ribcage as air enters and leaves the lungs. It develops the awareness of the breath in the lower part of the lungs, making its way for greater understanding and control of the breath. In contrast to the inhalation, the exhalation is a passive process.

Diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs. It is a primary muscle that helps you breathe.

How to perform:

• Find a comfortable position, preferably lying on the back (if you're just starting practicing this breathing technique) or seated (if an experienced practitioner). Take a few minutes to simply observe the breath as it is, without trying to direct or control it.

• Then place the right hand on your belly and the left hand - on your chest.

• Allow the abdomen to be soft and relaxed. Begin to draw deeper breaths in the body; the right hand will rise and fall with the breath. Aim to keep the left hand still — the chest and ribcage do not rise and fall dramatically with the inhalations and exhalations.

• Gradually deepen this abdominal breath — expanding the belly as much as possible with the inhale; as if you're blowing it up like a balloon. The ribcage does not expand.

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