The Energy Equation

Breathing Exercise 2: Belly breathing

This exercise continues belly breathing but also enables you to expand your lung capacity and get a feeling of the power of your breath.

1. Start as above, in a comfortable position.
2. Inhale through your nose at an even rate and allow your stomach to push out. Again, if you wish, you can place your hand on your stomach.
3. Exhale slowly through your mouth and allow your stomach to return to its normal position. Exhaling should take the same time as inhaling.
4. Repeat.
5. To get even more breath, once your abdomen is full start to allow your lungs to fill, filling all the way to the top of your lungs into your shoulders. This is great for getting rid of tension in your shoulders. Breathing from the back of your lungs, ...