LESSON 12 – Advanced Breathe Light Technique for Enhanced Diaphragm Function

LESSON 12 – Advanced Breathe Light Technique for Enhanced Diaphragm Function

Breathe in softly- book gently rise

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Breathe in softly- book gently rise

Breathe out softly- book gently falls

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Breathe out softly- book gently falls

Advanced Breathe Light Technique for Enhanced Diaphragm Function

Objective:

  • Purpose: To improve diaphragmatic breathing and normalize breathing volume by reducing breathing movements by 20 to 30 percent. The exercise aims to create a tolerable yet non-stressful air hunger.

Directions:

  1. Setup:
    • Lie on a mat in a semi-supine position with a small pillow under your head and knees bent.
    • Place a book or hand just above your navel.
  2. Breathing Technique:
    • Focus on breathing into the abdomen.
    • As you inhale, guide the book or hand upward gently.
    • As you exhale, guide the book or hand downward.
    • Imagine inflating and deflating your belly with each breath cycle.
    • Practice light, slow, and deep breathing, allowing each inhalation and exhalation to be calm and controlled.
  3. Creating Air Hunger:
    • Aim for a feeling of wanting more air, a tolerable need for air.
    • Continue with light, slow, and deep breathing, focusing on the relaxation of the body.
    • Ensure breathing remains quiet, calm, and gentle.
    • If breathing rhythm becomes fast or chaotic, pause, and breathe normally before resuming.

Duration:

  • Maintain this practice for 5 minutes, focusing on creating and sustaining a tolerable air hunger.

Results:

  • Enhanced Recovery: Promotes relaxation and recovery.
  • Improved Functional Breathing: Activates and normalizes the function of the diaphragm.
  • Meditative Focus: Brings attention to the breath, aiding in mindfulness.

Take Home Message:

  • Advice for optimal breathing: Keep the mouth closed during daily activities, sleep, and exercise.
  • Regularly spend time softening and quietening your breath, feeling tolerable air hunger.
  • Aim for one hour of focused breathing practice daily to improve overall respiratory health.

This advanced Breathe Light exercise focuses on deepening diaphragmatic engagement, reducing breathing movements, and maintaining a comfortable level of air hunger. It serves as both a therapeutic practice and a meditation, emphasizing the importance of conscious breathing in daily life for optimal respiratory function.