How to Do The Complete Breath In Yoga
The complete breath is the foundation of all Hatha yoga exercises. Correct breathing technique improves the speaking voice and helps people suffering with asthma and other respiratory maladies. It reduces anxiety, and leads to better sleep and more energy for its practitioners.
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Instructions
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Sit in a cross-legged or lotus position. Start to exhale through your nose. Focus on your breath at all times As you exhale, contract your stomach as firmly as possible.
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Inhale silently through your nose. At the same time, push out your abdomen slowly. Feel the muscles work as you distend your stomach.
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Continue inhaling. Contract the stomach and expand your chest as far as possible. Do this slowly and in a very relaxed manner.
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Raise your shoulder so that air may enter lungs fully. Then hold for a count of five.
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Exhale slowly. Relax your shoulders and chest, returning them to a normal position. Contract abdomen and repeat the exercise again.
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Tips & Warnings
You may repeat the Complete Breath up to 10 times in your daily yoga practice. Its relaxing effects replenish you after a long, hard day.
Do the complete breath anytime you want to calm your nerves. It is also helpful anytime during the day for people with asthma, shallow breathing or weak speaking voices.
