Instructions for Deep Breathing Exercises

Completing breathing exercises can not only help you to relax, but can also be one of the ways to keep your body healthy. However, to ensure that you get the most benefit, it is essential to know how to complete the exercises properly. By following a few steps, you will find it possible to get a large amount of benefit from a small amount of work.

Step 1 – Purpose

The first step is to consider the reason that the breathing exercises are needed. Different actions create a variety of results, for example, the exercises required to help you relax differ to those necessary to give you more energy. If you have any condition that affect the lungs or your ability to breathe, it is necessary to obtain confirmation from your doctor in   

Step 2 – Prepare

Start by preparing to complete the deep breathing exercises by getting into clothes that are not restrictive. You need to be able to extend your stomach fully and feel this process so ensure that you are wearing clothes that allow this. Make sure that you have enough room in which to move your body freely.   

Step 3 – Cleansing

Breathing exercises are beneficial for those who spend a significant amount their day sitting behind a desk, without the opportunity for exercise. Being in this position can often result in only shallow breaths being taken, depriving the body of the oxygen it needs. These cleansing breaths can help you to feel awake and reduce the instances of yawning. Sitting in a straight backed chair, draw yourself up so that you are not slumping. Do this by placing your feet flat on the floor or a footrest and placing your palm against your abdomen. As you take a deep breath in through your nose to the count of four, slowly lower your chin until it reaches your chest. Make sure that you can feel your abdomen swell so that you are not merely using your upper chest. Hold the breath to a count of five before releasing through the mouth, as you slowly raise your head. During this process, place your hand on your abdomen to ensure it extends. Repeat this through the day as necessary.    

If you remain at a computer for a long period of time, you will find that stretching along with the breathing exercises can be beneficial. Take a deep breath in through your nose as you raise your arms over your head. Hold your breath for five seconds as you stretch your arms to the ceiling. Slowly lower your arms as you release the breath through your mouth.

Step 4 – Relaxation                        

Deep breathing can be helpful to those that are trying to relax, whether after suffering a shock or trying to sleep. Lie comfortably so that your body is relaxed, avoiding curling into a ball. Close your eyes and take in a breath through your nose and release it through your mouth. Repeat this three times while focusing on taking in clean air and releasing toxic air.