Diaphragmatic Breathing
Strengthen your primary breathing muscle for deeper breaths.
Steps
- Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly.
- Inhale slowly through your nose, feeling your belly expand.
- Exhale slowly through pursed lips, feeling your belly fall.
Safety
If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or uncomfortable at any point, stop the exercise and breathe normally. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any new breathing practice, especially if you have respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Also known as belly breathing, this technique focuses on engaging the diaphragm. It helps to strengthen the diaphragm, slow the breathing rate, and decrease oxygen demand, leading to more efficient breathing.
Technique Details
Breath Rate
6.0 breaths/min
Recommended
15 cycles
Pattern
4s
Inhale
6s
Exhale
How to Practice
- Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly.
- Inhale slowly through your nose, feeling your belly expand.
- Exhale slowly through pursed lips, feeling your belly fall.
Safety Note
If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or uncomfortable at any point, stop the exercise and breathe normally. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any new breathing practice, especially if you have respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.