Complete Breath

The complete breath fills the lower; middle, and upper portions of the lungs with oxygen. This exercise increases lung capacity, helps to restore elasticity to the lungs, and cleanses the blood.

Lie comfortably on your back. Breathe slowly and rhythmically, concentrating on inhaling and exhaling a continuous stream of air. Begin inhaling slowly, and fill the lower part of your lungs, gently expanding your abdomen. As you continue to inhale, expand your stomach area and lower chest to bring your breath up into the middle portion of your lungs. Continue to inhale, and bring your breath into the upper portion of your lungs by expanding your upper chest and ribs. Hold the complete breath for a moment, and then gently and slowly exhale in the reverse order, allowing the air to flow out of the upper; middle and lower lungs. Slightly contract your abdomen at the end of the breath to completely clear your lungs. Pause for just a moment, and then begin the cycle again. Make your breath steady and rhythmic, imagining your breath flowing into your lungs like a warm ocean wave, and then flowing out. Continue breathing in this deep, rhythmical manner for a couple of minutes, until your body is deeply relaxed.

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Recharge Breath

This quick breathing exercise can be practiced anywhere to relieve tension and to help restore a healthy breathing pattern. Sit comfortably on the floor or in a chair with your spine straight. Inhale deeply, filling your lungs as fully as possible while relaxing your abdominal muscles to allow your abdomen to expand. Open your mouth slightly, and exhale, blowing all of the air out of your lungs until every bit of air has been exhaled. At the same time, draw your abdomen in sharply to help press out the air. Repeat between 3 to five times.

Vitality-Enhancing Breath

This simple energizing breath cleanses your lungs of stale air and provides a burst of renewed vitality. Sit or stand with your spine straight and your shoulders relaxed. Inhale a series of short, quick breaths through the nostrils until your lungs are completely filled. Exhale forcefully and quickly through your mouth, making the sound “ha” as you exhale completely. Repeat several times, and then resume normal breathing.

Deep-Cleansing Breath

This powerful breathing exercise helps to cleanse the lungs and bloodstream. Sit cross-legged on the floor with your spine straight and your shoulders relaxed. Inhale and exhale deeply a few times through the nose to relax your body and mind and to establish a comfortable breathing rhythm. As you inhale, gently expand your abdomen, and as you exhale, gently contract your abdomen.

Now exhale deeply and forcefully through your nose, at the same time pulling your abdominal muscles sharply in toward your spine. The chest, shoulders, neck, and face remain relaxed. Focus on expelling as much stale air from your lungs as possible during the exhalation. Your lungs will naturally fill following this powerful exhalation.

Repeat several times, increasing to 10 or 15 repetitions as you are comfortable. After the last exhalation, take a slow, deep inhalation, exhale slowly, and relax.

Alternate Nostril Breathing

This calming breathing exercise cleanses the respiratory tract, relaxes the nervous system, and promotes clarity of thought. Sit in a comfortable position with your spine straight and your shoulders relaxed.

Gently press your right nostril closed with your right thumb and inhale slowly and deeply through your left nostril. Gently press your left nostril closed with the ring finger of your right hand. Retain the breath for a few seconds, and then release your thumb, exhaling slowly and completely through the right nostril. Immediately inhale through the right nostril with a slow and steady rhythm. Close your right nostril with your right thumb and retain the breath for a few seconds. Release your ring finger, and exhale slowly and steadily through your left nostril. Repeat at least 10 times, always keeping your breath even and controlled.

Abdominal Cleansing Breath

This advanced breathing technique is used in yoga to increase energy in the abdomen, massage the digestive organs, and stimulate the release of toxins from the intestinal tract. Practice this exercise on an empty stomach.

Stand in a comfortable position with your feet about a foot apart. Take a deep inhalation, and bend slightly forward from your waist, placing your hands on your lower thighs. Exhale completely through your mouth, releasing all of the air from your lungs. Press your palms firmly against your thighs, and sharply draw your abdomen upward and back toward your spine. Without taking a breath, allow your abdomen to relax, and then immediately draw it in again. Repeat this pumping action 10 to 20 times. Rest for a moment, allowing your breathing to return to normal. Repeat the entire sequence 5 to 10 times.

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