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Want to Learn a Breathing Exercise? How About 3?There are two reasons for this. First, it takes pressure off your heart and allows the maximum amount of oxygen to enter the body. Second, it clears your mind and aids in relaxation. I realize that the correct breathing technique may seem awkward initially. That is why I have created this page. I want to demonstrate three exercises that can help you learn the correct breathing technique. Three Breathing ExercisesBreathing Exercise 1Pick a comfortable spot and lie down. Lie on your back and place a book on your stomach. Now, relax and inhale deep into your abdomen so that the book rises. The book should fall as you exhale. Perform this exercise when you wake up in the morning or before you go to sleep. Do it a few times only, but slowly. Do not overdo it -- take it easy, go slow. The aim is to introduce good breathing techniques into your daily life. Remember, breathing is not something you can force; it should come naturally.Breathing Exercise 2If you prefer to sit, try this exercise. Place your right hand on your abdomen and the left hand on your chest. Breathe deeply so that your right hand (which is on the abdomen) rises and falls while your left hand remains relatively still. Breathe in this manner for two minutes. As you breathe in, count to four, hold for two counts, and finally release your breath in four counts.Breathing Exercise 3This exercise is called alternate nose breathing. The aim of this exercise is to relieve stress. In this exercise, you will breathe in through one nostril and out the other, and then vice versa.How should you do it? Breathe in through the left nostril to the count of six, while closing your right nostril with a finger. Hold your breath for three counts. Release the right nostril, simultaneously close the left nostril and breathe out to the count of six. Breathe back in through the right nostril over six counts. Hold for three counts. Release the left nostril, close the right one and breathe out of the left nostril to the count of six. Repeat a couple of times. In ConclusionSome breathing exercises require you to hold your breath for longer than we suggested. If holding your breath longer makes you feel better, do it by all means. We are hoping that this will help you re-learn the art of breathing with your abdomen rather than your chest.Try to perform these exercises throughout the day. A good time is just after waking up. You can also try these exercises before going to bed at night. If you perform the exercises correctly, or if correct breathing becomes a habit, you will feel calmer and more relaxed. The Internet offers a few courses on deep breathing. We recommend that you look for more information on the same. If you want to continue learning at Oohoi, visit my page on scientific studies on Deep Breathing and how it affects our health. Also Read: |