Most of us are not breathing right. The best way is to do a belly breathing exercise. But how do we know if it is correct?
Lie flat on your back and put your hands around the lower ribs. You can feel the lower ribs expanding smoothly at breath in and a gradual recoil at breath out. If your ribs remain motionless, your breathing is too shallow, even if your belly moves.
The most efficient way to breathe is to push down the air into the abdomen. The abdomen extends to fill the lungs with air, as the diaphragm contracts. “Belly breathing” is useful, because it pulls down the lungs, creating negative pressure within the chest. This makes it easier to take more air and absorb more oxygen.
Slowly inhale through your nose with your hand pressed against your stomach. Keep your hand steady as much as possible on your stomach. Engage the abdominal muscles as you exhale. Doing this helps to practise belly breathing exercise in the most effective way.
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