Breathing is a key aspect of our existence.
Proper use of this function allows you to influence your well-being and morale.
We’ve put together some simple daily breathing exercise which would help you stay toned in the mornings and relax in the evenings.
Exercises for good spirits
1. Alternating breathing
Sit in the lotus position and keep your back straight. Close the right nostril with your finger, and slowly inhale the air for 4 counts through the left one. Then hold your breath for a couple of seconds, close your left nostril with your finger and exhale slowly through the right onefor 4 counts. During the exercise, focus on the breathing process. It’s recommended to do 7-10 cycles.
2. Cat
Get on all fours. Inhale, bend the torso so that the stomach is pulled towards the floor, and on the exhale, bend so that the spine pushes out towards the ceiling. Breathe smoothly and slowly. It’ s advisable to do it 10-15 times.
3. Greeting the sun.
Stand up straight, place your feet shoulder-width apart, raise your hands and fold your palms above your head. Inhale slowly through the nose and stretch your whole body and fingertips up to the ceiling, but without taking your feet off the floor. Then exhale through your mouth and return to the starting position.
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Exercises for relaxing:
1. Relieving tension
Stand up straight, place your feet shoulder width apart. All inhalations must be done through the nose, and exhalations through the mouth. First, slowly raise your right hand across the side while inhaling; while exhaling, slowly lower it. Then repeat the same thing with your left hand. Then, while inhaling, raise 2 hands and, while exhaling, sharply drop your hands and body down. Repeat this cycle 7-10 times.
2. Cooling breath
Sit in a comfortable position. Stick out your tongue, rolled. Inhale slowly through the tongue and then exhale slowly through the nose. Repeat this exercise 10-15 times. The technique helps not only to relax, but also to lower body temperature.
3. Wavy breathing
Lie on the bed or on the floor, relax your whole body. Then, begin to slowly inhale through the nose and first, fill your chest with air, and then the stomach. As you exhale through your mouth, first lower your stomach, and then your chest. Do 7-10 cycles of such full and deep breathing.
