How to Breathe properly

Research has shown that Tai Chi is an excellent relaxation technique and can be a very useful stress management tool. We discuss Tai Chi in more depth later in this session.

There are many ways to breathe. With this form of tai chi, we go back to the basics. Scientifically, one is suppose to inhale thru their nose and exhale thru their mouth. Your nose hairs filter the air with your inhale. While exhaling thru your mouth, your stomach exercises the organs in your midsection gently. Many people do not know how to breathe properly. With our breathing, take your inhale to 80-85% fullness. When exhaling, leave 10-15% in your lungs. Never hold, force, pause or stop your breath. Breathing should be a continous slow, natural, deep cycle. No one really truely exercises their lungs. You can run 5 miles a day, but your lungs are going fast and shallow. Tai chi allows your lungs to be streched and exercised. By doing this type of breathing, your lungs will adapt and open, allowing more natural oxygen to flood your body. This extra oxygen will help heal your body, increase circulation, level hormones and NATURALLY bring your body back to the prime state of health.


Relaxation breathing,  it forms the basis of many different types of relaxation techniques.  It is a simple technique but its potential for lowering our stress levels should not be under estimated.  Diaphragmatic breathing stimulates the relaxation response and so reduces stress.

Reference
http://stresscourse.tripod.com

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