Deep belly breathing

[ZandraJoi]

We all take breathing for granted. But most of us tend to do shallow breathing. Especially when we are overwhelmed, anxious, stressed.
Have any of you tried deep belly breathing? I know we take it for granted but focusing on your breathing REALLY does help. It’s where the belly moves in & out as opposed to the chest. I've tinkered with pranayama breaths but found that just focusing on deep belly breathing is what works for me. 

 

[Arnold]

I do breathing exercises when I have psychological and emotional issues. My favorite breathing exercise is from yoga, where you will have to constantly breathe out forcefully. You breathe out forcefully but you have to let air fill in your lungs naturally. Five minutes into it and you will feel relased.

 

[bharath]

I have done this deep belly breathing by closing one nose, but this is used to work our nerves in brain too as a psycologist suggested me long ago. It also helps easy to digest, etc. This is done during morning when we woke up.

 

[Henrywrites]

I do deep breathing therapy when I am having some difficulties with navigating through the challenge of life and my head full. I use it as a means to calm my nerves while working on becoming better.

 

[eLdavis]

An health expert once told me we don't actually breath air properly. That proper breathing is usually deep and you would feel it. People tend to take breathing for granted but it usually has a positive effect.

 

[Nomad]

I have tried multiple breathing exercises based on Yoga and I can assure you that these breathing exercises are very good for your mental and emotional health. Deep belly breathing is very helpful when you are suffering from stress, depression, anxiety or other mental health issues. When you deep breathe, you will fill your body with more oxygen.

 

[Master-one]

Deep belly breathing is a part of meditation. Meditation can help you relax. You have to breath properly. Unfortunately, nowadays we do not even have the time to breath properly! We are so busy with our daily lives. We tend to sit in wrong posture in such a way that we do not allow our kungs to expand in proper manner.

 

[Shree]

Deep belly breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, is a powerful technique to reduce stress and promote relaxation. It involves breathing deeply into your belly rather than shallowly into your chest. To practice it, sit or lie comfortably, place one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach. Inhale slowly through your nose so your stomach rises, and exhale gently through your mouth. This activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering heart rate, calming the mind, and improving focus. Practiced regularly, it can help manage anxiety, improve sleep, and support overall emotional well-being.