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Art of Breathing: The Healthiest Art There IsTwo Forms of the Art of BreathingThere are two forms of breathing -- the correct way and the incorrect way, or what Zi calls effective breathing and shallow breathing.Effective breathing is deep abdominal breathing. The lower abdomen expands when we inhale and allow air to flow deep into our stomach. This is the correct breathing method. Breathing experts say that effective breathing relieves our bodies of tension and stress, and enables us to control our emotions better. That is why we say, "When you find yourself getting angry, take deep breaths and count to 10." The mere act of controlled breathing is believed to calm nerves and diminish anger. Shallow breathing is an ineffective breathing method. Do you hunch your shoulders and gasp for air while speaking? This shortcoming can be fixed. You simply need to assess and improve your physical posture and emotional make-up. Thereafter, the art of breathing can be as easy as 1-2-3! Good posture indicates better reception of air. The free flow of air through the body is proof that breathing is a remarkable art. Also Read: |