Deep Breathing Exercises: 3 simple ways to Heal Your Body

We are born relaxed and beautiful. Our bodes are designed by nature to be strong and able to face the challenges life throws at us. It is due to the difficulties experienced during our upbringing, pain and loss, that we lose the natural genius and ability to face life, reduce stress. We become more and more stressed, and as a consequence, ill. When we are adults, we need years to come back to our normal, relaxed state of mind, which is our birthright, and is what our bodies like most to function optimally. We can come back to a relaxed state of mind naturally. Deep breathing exercises are one of the most direct ways to it. But it will take time, an everyday effort. I did it, I am working on it everyday, and you can do it too.

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There are natural techniques that will help you reduce stress, naturally. In this article, we will write about the fundamental three. The internet is full of great suggestions, if you experience severe pain, we suggest you seek a professional. In this post, you will read about three deep breathing exercises.

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Breathing is a natural process and because of this, very few people give thought as to how our performance in everyday activities can increase via improved breathing. Just like other fitness activities, training your lungs is also very important as it affects our lives and health in a positive way. The air you breathe into your lungs and body is another type of food so vital to your survival.

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Deep Breathing

Also known as diaphragmatic breathing, it offers many benefits and you should include this in your daily exercising routine to enjoy its long-term benefits.

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Deep Breathing Exercises

Following are three deep breathing exercises that can help you relax and heal your body:

1. Abdominal Breathing

Abdominal breathing is probably one of the most important deep breathing techniques. It teaches you to breathe in a different way.

Abdominal breathing

In order to do it, you will need to sit comfortably or lie down if you prefer. Then place your one hand on your chest and your other hand on your belly. After that, inhale deeply through your nose. Your hand on your stomach will rise with the descend of your diaphragm. Now exhale slowly through your mouth and push out as much air as possible by squeezing your abdominal muscles. The key is to inhale and exhale slowly and steadily. The process should last at least an average of ten seconds. It is recommended that you perform this exercise at least ten full minutes every day.

2. Equal Breathing

Also known as Sama Vritti, this deep breathing exercise helps focus the mind and calm the body. Practiced by both yogis and beginners alike, this exercise is performed by sitting in a cross-legged position e.g. sukhasana. Read more about deep breathing, its simple exercises that do magic to your health now and the future you:

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equal breathing

After sitting in a comfortable position, close your eyes and then focus solely on your breathing. At first, simply observe your natural breathing rhythm and don’t change anything. This exercise should be performed slowly, so slowing down your breathing a bit would be a good idea. Now count to four as you inhale and then count to four as you exhale. In this way, you will create a rhythm, allowing you to inhale and exhale in equal ratio. You can change the breathing interval according to your preference, just be sure to maintain equal inhale and exhale ratio.

3. Alternate Nostril Breathing

This technique of deep breathing is exactly what the name suggests. Also known as Nadi Shodhana, in this exercise you simply need to breathe through alternate nostrils. Depending on how you regulate the length, depth, and energy of the breath, alternate nostril breathing will help calm your body or energize it.

Atlernate Nostril Breathing

To start, place your right hand on your nose in such a way that your thumb is on the right side of your nose and your middle and ring fingers are on the left side. Now use your fingers to close your left nostril, and inhale via right one. Count to four when inhaling and then pause. After that, use your thumb to close your right nostril while releasing your fingers from the left one. Now exhale through your left nostril and count to four while you do it. This completes one round. It is recommended to at least do five rounds every day.

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Reference links 

American Lung Association on breathing