Breathing Exercises That Make You Feel Better

The way your body functions and the state of your health are affected by the way you breathe. Here are some exercises developed by experts.

To ease chest-cold congestion:

Inhale deeply, hold breathe for 15 counts. While holding your breath, rest your fists at the side of your ribs, with your elbows pointing back. Lightly pound your ribs. Move from top to bottom and back again. Exhale. Repeat several times.

To stimulate the digestive process, this exercise should be done several times.Sit comfortably on a chair or floor with your hands resting on your thighs. Inhale deeply. Exhale in two stages. First pull in the stomach to push out most of the air. Then give the stomach muscles a fast contraction to complete the exhalation.

Release the stomach, and allow the air to flow in naturally. Repeat the exhalation process. Continue the exercise so that you are inhaling and exhaling at a rapid rate.

To prevent ear-popping while traveling in an airplane: Tilt your head back slightly. Open your mouth and yawn.. Inhale as much air as possible. Exhale through the mouth and then swallow: Repeat as often as necessary.

To prevent Seasickness, start this breathing exercise at the first sign of queasiness:

Tilt your head back. Inhale until your lungs are about three-quarters full.

Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Hold your breathe for seven counts. Look slightly downward. Vigorously exhale half the breath. Pause. Then exhale the rest of the air. Repeat as necessary.

Even pain can be managed by breathing. Point: Concentrate on the method of breathing, not on the pain. Methods: Inhale deeply as soon as you feel pain. Immediately breathe out forcefully through your nostrils.

Take another deep breath and push out the air. Breathe in and out to help force the pain from your body. Take longer and deeper breaths as the pain diminishes.

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