Get a good lung full
You may not know it but if you are sitting down to read this, I can almost guarantee you are shallow breathing. These short breaths give you what is known as ‘sticky lungs’. But don’t panic! Basically, this just means you are using your ribs instead of your diaphragm to breathe (more about the diaphragm later).
By filling your stomach as well as your chest with air, you will expand your lungs to the maximum and supply your muscles and brain with more oxygen. This means you feel fitter, healthier and more relaxed.
Other poor breathing habits to watch out for:
Upper chest breathing happens when you only use the top part of your lungs to breathe and your abdomen remains still.
Over breathing is when you inhale more air than your breathe out
Breath holding is the most common poor breathing habit and can lead to discomfort if you need to exert yourself. If any of the above apply to you, take a few minutes to follow the directions below. If you practice our routine regularly, you’ll soon feel the physical and mental benefits of taking a few deep breaths.
Breathe deep, it’s good for your health
A proper breathing technique can also have a long-term beneficial effect on our health. When we take full, deep breaths, our diaphragm, which separates the heart and lungs from our other major organs moves further up and down the body. This action massages and detoxifies our liver, whilst promoting blood flow to take toxins from the body and get the good stuff in.
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