Simple Breathing Exercises For Working Professionals

Diet Fitness

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By Anjana Ns

Friday, October 7, 2011, 10:49

Your mind and body needs to relax at least once in a day. For a healthy life, you need exercises and that may not always be sweating out. Today, we shall discuss on how to do simple breathing exercises even while traveling in a bus or while working at office. Take a look.

If one masters the proper breathing techniques then he is assured with good health. Deep breathing helps in taking a lot of oxygen and the best way to do is through the nose. Breathing through nasal is good because all the diet and dust particles in the air is filtered by the nasal hair (cilia).

Deep Breathing Benefits -

1. Deep Breathing helps in expanding the lung capacity
2. The supply of oxygen is more thus the pumping of blood is also at a higher pace. With this the blood flow can never slug.
3. Food digestion is much faster and the energy is supplied instantly.
4. Even the brain functions faster and keeps the person active and fresh.
5. Deep breathings always relaxes mind and never allows it depressed.

Deep Breathing Exercises And Techniques -

1. The best way to breathe – Your stomach should rise above the chest when you breathe.
2. Every time you plan to exercise, have a right posture (sit straight or stand erect) as lazy postures may cut down the oxygen intake.
3. Exercise 1: When you are traveling in a bus or while working, inhale air deeply from one nostril and exhale from the other nostril, this improves the respiration, clears nose and feels relaxing.
4. Exercise 2: Take a deep breathe (as deep as possible) and then pause. After a few seconds release it. See to it that even your stomach contracts and relaxes when you breathe.
5. Exercise 3: Stand erect, deep breathe by holding hands below the lower ribs. Check the movements of the ribs every time you inhale and exhale. If the rib movement is backwards and forwards then your breathing technique is right.

These exercises are not only for healthy lungs but are also good relaxation exercises for the mind.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.