Oct 22 2008
How to Breathe
First, remember to always breathe in and out through the nose. This is the natural design of the body, and when one breathes through the mouth, the body’s first-line defense measures against dirt and disease are subverted.
Second, make inhalations and exhalations of equal duration and pressure (or as close to it as possible). Perhaps because of the predominance of speech for communication, people often train their bodies to inhale very quickly and sharply, and exhale shallowly.
It is important to allow the lungs to function fully as they should. The entire lung must be given opportunity to inflate and deflate with each breath. Posture plays a key part: hunching or slouching inhibits the full inflation of the lungs.
When breathing properly at last, one might become dizzy or light-headed from the increased amount of oxygen reaching the brain. Practice in safety until your body is used to breathing properly.
