Do more yoga, deep breathing, health and vitality

breathing can usually be divided into two types: chest breathing and abdominal breathing. The two breathing methods have different effects. Thoracic breathing, also known as upper lung breathing, is a kind of shallow breathing. This kind of breathing is easy to make people excited and even nervous. When people are emotionally tense, they tend to breathe rapidly and their chest will constantly rise and fall; Abdominal breathing is also called diaphragm breathing, which is a kind of deep breathing. Some studies have shown that abdominal breathing can improve relaxation ability and stabilize pulse and blood pressure. There is a saying in the health regimen that "breathing to the navel will keep your life in line with the sky." Therefore, practicing abdominal breathing more can allow the body to get enough oxygen, effectively relieve stress, and promote health.

Doctors believe that most people breathe very shallow and can only inflate the middle and upper lungs, but there is no exercise at all at the bottom of the lungs. Therefore, yoga exercises place special emphasis on slow and deep abdominal breathing exercises of breathing and vomiting. When performing abdominal breathing, the abdomen bulges, which will cause the diaphragm located under the lungs to descend, causing the bottom of the lungs to inflate a lot. When exhaling, the abdomen contracts inward, causing the diaphragm to rise, compressing the lungs and squeezing out the air inside. This breathing method using the diaphragm can give the lungs enough oxygen, make the cells full of vitality, and make people energetic.

The correct way to do abdominal breathing is: stand or sit or lie down in a comfortable position, naturally relax your shoulders, take a deep breath with your nose to expand your abdomen and bulge your abdomen. The chest does not fluctuate. When the breath reaches its fullest, then slowly Exhale with your nose, relax your belly, and retract your belly button inward at the same time, making your abdomen concave. When you start to inhale, your whole body will exert force. At this time, your lungs and abdomen will be filled with air and bulge, but you cannot stop it. You still have to use your strength to continue inhaling. Regardless of whether you inhale air or not, just inhale and inhale again. Then hold your breath for 4 seconds. At this time, your body will feel nervous. Then use 8 seconds to slowly exhale the breath. Exhale slowly and long without interruption. You can put your hands on your chest when you first practice. When you observe the bulge of your abdomen, don't let your chest rise and fall. You will get the trick after a long time. Practice while sleeping, and the effect will be better.

(Internship Editor: Wu Jinyu)