Benefits of Deep Breathing

· Strengthens lungs

· Reduces stress

· Improves blood flow

· Improves immunity

· Calms down anxiety

· Helps you sleep better

· Increases energy level

· Improves posture

· Improves digestion

· Relaxes mind and body

· Reduces inflammation

· Detoxifies the body

· Stimulates lymphatic system

· Natural Pain Killer

Belly breathing is easy to do and very relaxing.

Deep abdominal breathing encourages full oxygen exchange of incoming oxygen for outgoing carbon dioxide.

Use this exercise several times throughout your day:

1. Sit upright with your head and neck in a neutral position or lie flat on your back in a comfortable position.

2. Put one hand on your belly just below your ribs and the other hand on your chest.

3. Take a deep breath in through your nose, and let your belly push your hand out. Your chest should not move.

4. Breathe out through pursed lips as if you were whistling.

5. Feel the hand on your belly go in, and use it to push all the air out.

6. Do this breathing 3 to 10 times. Take your time with each breath.

7. Notice how you feel at the end of the exercise.