Living Naturally Healthy

Deep(Diaphragmatic)Breathing:
-Sit upright(Fowler’s or semi-Fowler’s position)on the edge of a chair or bed, ensure that your feet are firmly placed on the floor or stool.
-Breath in gentle through your mouth.
-Breath out gently completely.
-Then take a deep breath(Inhale) through your mouth and nose, and hold your breath to the count of five.
-Exhale through your mouth and nose.

Expansion Breathing:
-Locate a comfortable upright position,with your knees slightly bent to decrease abdominal muscle tension and decrease discomfort.
-Place your hands on each side of your lower rib cage, just above your waist.
-Take a deep breath through your nose, expanding your lower rib cage outward using your shoulder muscles during inhalation.
-Exhale while first concentrating on moving your chest, then on moving your lower ribs inward, while forcing air out of your lung by gently squeezing the rib cage.