Belly Breathing For Health

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HOW TO:The Art Of Belly Breathing

In yoga, breathing is used consciously as a fundamental exercise. While there are many different breathing methods, the diaphragmatic breath, also referred to as belly breathing or abdominal breathing, is the primary yogic breath to use throughout your practice.

How it works:

When you breathe deliberately only from your diaphragm, your intercostal muscles are left at rest. As a result, while the rib cage moves only slightly or not at all, the belly rises and falls with each inhalation and exhalation.

What belly breathing has to offer

Since ancient times, breathing exercises have been used to enhance health and wellbeing. A yoga practice can be strengthened and supported by belly breathing, which has seven main advantages. When you breathe from your belly, the connection between the mind, body, and breath is strengthened and stress and anxiety are less likely to interfere with your practice. You'll eventually achieve your potential if you learn to use this breath in your practice.

Reduces tension and maintains tranquility: By triggering the relaxation response, lowering cortisol levels, and improving blood circulation throughout our bodies, yoga breathing assists us in reducing stress. This raises the amount of oxygen in our blood, which improves brain function and triggers the release of endorphins, which make us feel content and at ease.

Boosts energy levels: By slowing your breathing and heart rate while breathing from your belly, you can improve the functionality of your heart and lungs. Additionally, engaging your chest muscles does not consume any energy. This reduces feelings of fatigue and frees up more energy for other activities.

Increases immunity: It has been demonstrated that belly breathing boosts immune response. According to a 2018 study, taking frequent, deep breaths led to an increase in lymphocyte production, one of the key immune system cells.

Alleviates pain: Deep breathing promotes muscle relaxation and aids in the improvement of blood and oxygen circulation. This lessens muscle tightness and spasms, which lessens pain.

Brings down blood pressure: according to a recent study, belly breathing during contemplation significantly lowers blood pressure. It's noteworthy that this reduction happened with just 9 minutes of practice each day.

Strengthens the diaphragm and lungs: By contracting during deep breathing, the diaphragm and lungs are both strengthened. Lung volume, efficiency, and capacity all improve when the diaphragm is actively engaged.

Enhances posture and core muscle stability: The diaphragm is activated by breathing into the belly, which also tones the body's core muscles. Your pelvis, spine, and posture are stabilized as a result of the deep and side-core abdominal muscles being engaged. Additionally, having a tall, straight spine will make belly breathing much more comfortable for you to practice.

Here is a great instructional video on how to do it:

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Gomukhasana, with Garudasana arms Cow Face Pose, with Eagle Pose arms

Benefits Stretch the sides of the hips and upper back.

Instruction Come to the Tabletop, with your hands under your shoulders, knees under your hips, and tops of your feet against the mat. Slide your right knee left until both knees’ inner edges touch (both are still on the ground). Wrap your left leg around and atop your right leg so your knees line up; slide your feet away from each other, slightly wider than your hips. If your inner thighs protrude forward, use your hands to rotate them behind you. Gradually lower your hips to the floor, to seated, with hips between legs. You can place a prop under your buttocks to support your hips. Bring your arms in front of you, bent to 90 degrees. Swing your left arm beneath the right, and spiral your right hand and forearm around the left until your hand touch in Eagle Pose arms. Hold for 10 breaths; switch sides.

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