So today, I shall go through how you could do belly breathing to achieve a wonderful state of relaxation. And once your practice this breathing method often, your body would get used to breathing in this manner that it would come to you naturally that you do not have to practice it.
The benefits of doing deep belly breathing
- It draws energy into the body, providing the body with oxygen and calming the muscles and organs.
- It is a natural way to relax and spread more oxygen to the body.
- It releases endorphins-the bodies own painkillers, into the system hence it is also useful in treating migraines, stress headaches, depression, and insomnia.
- It is a great rejuvenated method to use every time a person feels fatigue/stressed out.
- Great to detoxify our inner organs, promote blood flow and pump the lymph more efficiently through our lymphatic system.
- It strengthens weak abdominal and intestinal muscles
More about belly breathing
- This is the natural breathing pattern all humans. A new born baby breathes in this manner.
- When used with pursed-lip breathing and practiced regularly, you can increase your exercise tolerance and feel better.
How to do belly breathing
Step 1: Place the palm of your hand on your lower abdomen, right under the navel. Make sure that your palm is centered there, and not to one side of your belly.
Step 2: Inhale through your nose, in such a way that your belly pushes on your hand.
Step 3: Exhale through your mouth – also so that your belly pushes on your hand. At both inhalation and exhalation, your belly seems to be expanding.
Step 4: When you fell that you are getting used to the belly rising and falling at eaxh inhalation amnd exhalation, take away your hand, but continue with the same breathing.
Step 5: Do about 3-5 minutes of belly breathing.
Additional tips
- While you inhale and exhale, simultaneously count in your mind 4 seconds for each inhale and exhale.
- After inhaling, try to hole your breathe for a total of 4 seconds as well.
- Take deep breaths.
Enjoy!
