Inhale and exhale are taught

Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose is the most common mistake. This is more often practiced by anxious and busy people, as well as those who have problems with the flow of air through the nose due to a cold, sinus infection...
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Ažurirano: 13.09.2015. 15:49h

We all know that after taking a deep breath, we immediately feel a little better. So why do we forget it so easily? Most never think about how they breathe except during exercise, illness or stress. Unfortunately, the vast majority use only a third of the capacity of their lungs, and the lack of oxygen in the body leads to serious problems.

Five signs you're not breathing properly:

1. You sigh more than usual - the body instinctively tries to compensate for the lack of oxygen.

2. You often yawn - this indicates shallow breathing and lack of oxygen in the body.

3. Grinding teeth at night - the cause is chronic stress and shallow, irregular breathing.

4. Tightness in the neck and shoulders - shallow breathing is the culprit for pain in the neck, shoulders and back.

5. You are always tired - the body lacks oxygen, lack of energy and chronic fatigue appear.

The two most common mistakes

Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose is the most common mistake. This is more often practiced by anxious and busy people, as well as those who have problems with the flow of air through the nose due to a cold, sinus infection...

Breath retention is unconsciously practiced by highly accomplished people who are constantly in motion. Although they seem very capable and in good shape, they can be anxious.

Exercises for proper breathing:

Practice these exercises three times a week for three weeks to apply your technique and breathe properly. The goal is to breathe slowly and deeply through the nose from the diaphragm, not shallowly from the chest or shoulders. To find the diaphragm, place your hands at the base of your ribs and breathe deeply. The diaphragm should expand to the side and the belly outward while the chest and shoulders are relaxed.

- Sit on a chair or lie on the floor, making sure it's warm because heat relaxes the muscles.

- Relax your limbs, and if you are sitting, keep straight.

- Breathe and pay attention to whether you are breathing from your shoulders, chest or stomach.

- Concentrate on making it come from the stomach and slowly inhale through the nose.

- Hold your exhalation for a few seconds and pull your stomach towards your spine.

- Pause at the end of each inhalation and exhalation and start again. - You repeat for two minutes.

During the day, every hour, pay attention to how you breathe. Sit still and slowly inhale to the count of four or five, at an even pace and exhale. This will help you breathe more slowly and deeply, writes the Daily Mail.

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