Post by vanessahoffman on Oct 7, 2006 17:48:14 GMT 10
While there are different theories in the way to make an in-breath, there seems to be a universal agreement that the breath should go
down to the diaphragm first.
There are many reasons for this, including the fact that you can inhale with up to twenty percent more lung capacity, by breathing into this region first.
The diaphragm is located at the bottom of the lungs above the
stomach, just above your naval.
Take a deep breath now and observe your body.
If your lower rib cage and stomach are expanding when you take this breath, you are doing diaphragmatic breathing.
However if you notice your shoulders and chest rising and the stomach and lower ribs are not moving, you are not breathing from the diaphragm. You could also be very tense.
By breathing into the diaphragm first, it allows us to take much more air deeply into the lungs.
It can also be much easier to do than other breathing, which only uses our upper lungs.
Breathing into the lower abdominal area not only lowers the blood pressure but creates a balanced and relaxed perspective useful in all life situations.
Diaphragmatic breathing expands our lung capacity and enhances the life energy we take into ourselves.
This breathing is natural.
Have you ever noticed how a new born baby breaths, and how they can make such a loud sound? They naturally use their diaphragm.
To learn to use your diaphragm when you breathe, simply focus your intention on bringing the air down to the bottom of your lungs.
At first, you may consciously have to physically expand your rib cage and your stomach area.
Most of the time it will help to lie on your back and put your hands on your diaphragm.
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down to the diaphragm first.
There are many reasons for this, including the fact that you can inhale with up to twenty percent more lung capacity, by breathing into this region first.
The diaphragm is located at the bottom of the lungs above the
stomach, just above your naval.
Take a deep breath now and observe your body.
If your lower rib cage and stomach are expanding when you take this breath, you are doing diaphragmatic breathing.
However if you notice your shoulders and chest rising and the stomach and lower ribs are not moving, you are not breathing from the diaphragm. You could also be very tense.
By breathing into the diaphragm first, it allows us to take much more air deeply into the lungs.
It can also be much easier to do than other breathing, which only uses our upper lungs.
Breathing into the lower abdominal area not only lowers the blood pressure but creates a balanced and relaxed perspective useful in all life situations.
Diaphragmatic breathing expands our lung capacity and enhances the life energy we take into ourselves.
This breathing is natural.
Have you ever noticed how a new born baby breaths, and how they can make such a loud sound? They naturally use their diaphragm.
To learn to use your diaphragm when you breathe, simply focus your intention on bringing the air down to the bottom of your lungs.
At first, you may consciously have to physically expand your rib cage and your stomach area.
Most of the time it will help to lie on your back and put your hands on your diaphragm.
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