More Breathing Techniques


Last time we talked a bit about breathing and I shared an exercise that I thought might be a benefit. This week, I'd like to share a few other tips that may help. The first is a breathing exercise that is known to help with boosting your energy level.

Exercise #1

Take your hands in front of your body and clasp them. (This should be in the front of your abdomen.) As you breath in, lift your hands to your chest level. (Your palms should be facing up.) Now to breath out, take your palms and face them down and push your hands and arms down slowly until they are straight. (Do this while slowly breathing out. Your hands should still be clasped.) Next, while your hands are still clasped, breathe in, and move your hands and arms slowly forward, and up and over your head. As you breathe out, slowly lower your arms. Repeat this 3 times.

Exercise #2 (This exercise is known to relieve stress and tension.)

Stand straight and let your hands and arms hang straight at your sides. Now, as you breathe in, lift your arms slowly from the sides up until your body forms a Y shape. (Your arms should be up and out to your sides to form the Y.) Forcefully, and loudly exhale through your mouth while your arms fall slowly down your sides and next to your body. Rest for about 20 seconds in between. Repeat this 3 times.

More Information:

Some people use massage to help with their breathing. When the massage is targeted to the connective tissues in the arms, chest, stomach and back, this loosens the muscles and helps with easier breathing.

Although some people can work on their own breathing patterns, some either require a professional or choose to visit a professional. There are individual and group sessions that you can take. A therapist usually helps the patient to be aware of how they breathe and their posture until this becomes a habit.

(Ideas and pertinent information gotten from: International Masters Publishers AB. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing. IMP, AB produced under license by IMP Inc.)

Until next time, Attention! Shoulders back, stomach in, and breathe, breathe, breathe!

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