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How Do I Learn Proper Breathing?

Proper breathing is important for everyone to feel and be completely healthy. It is important in all aspects of life, from relaxing before bed to being involved in the most strenuous exercise. Learning how takes practice and there are many activities that can help you learn proper breathing techniques.

  1. Yoga

    • Yoga is a practice that is designed around the art of breathing. Taking classes with a trained yoga teacher teaches you to breathe properly throughout your entire workout or stretch routine. During yoga, move with your breath and only go as deep into a stretch as you can while still breathing deeply.

    Meditation

    • Meditation is a practice you can do any time of the day. Sit up straight, close your eyes, and focus on clearing your mind of conscious thought. Every time your mind wanders, bring your thoughts back only to your breath.The longer you meditate, the deeper and calmer your breathing becomes, which relaxes you.

    Cardiovascular Exercise

    • The more you participate in cardiovascular exercise, the better at proper breathing you will get. When starting out with a new exercise such as running, bike riding, or swimming, it is easy to let your breath get out of control. This causes you to tire out quickly. Continue to exercise three to five days per week, and your breathing will eventually fall into a pattern. Try breathing with each step or each stroke in a rhythm.

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