ioga In 60 Seconds ~ Recline, Relax & Breathe
Diaphragmatic Breathing To Relax & Restore
You will need a blanket and a lesson in blanket folding for this one!
Basically, diaphragmatic breathing is a way of breathing that helps strengthen your diaphragm, an important muscle that helps you breathe. This breathing exercise is also sometimes called belly breathing or abdominal breathing. It is used in yoga as it is easy to learn, safe for most people and can be used in many situations off the yoga mat too.
This restful position on the blanket is a place to check in with your breath and relax your body. The folded blanket runs along the spine to bring more awareness to the chest and encourage the 3-dimensional movement of the ribcage. A gentle back bend is caused by the slight lift of the blanket whilst the spine is safely supported by the floor beneath
Another key point is that this helps to deepen the breath, slow it down and calm the nervous system. You will pause here for a minute or much longer if you have time. This is a great position to lie in and listen to a guided meditation, add another blanket over you to stay warm and comfortable. Take a little time out for yourself and take your attention inward. Above all, you won’t regret it, I promise!
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