Synopsis:
Each of the deep respirations consists of a very full inhalation through the nose, and a deep, steady exhalation also through the nose. Place the hands on the hips, the elbows well out, not forced backwards.
The rules of inhalation are (see Fig 1):
- Distend the nostrils and move the lower ribs as far as
possible outwards. - Stretch the whole upper part of the trunk.
- Do not arch the upper chest into a cramped position.
- Keep the abdomen naturally relaxed.
And the rules for exhalation (see Fig 2):
- Let the ribs and the whole upper part of the trunk sink down.
- Draw the lower ribs inwards and together as much as possible.
- Keep the abdomen naturally relaxed.
Common faults in this deep breathing are: during inhalation – drawing the abdomen inwards, bending the head too far backwards, forcing the shoulders back instead of lifting them, sucking the air into the nose with a loud noise so that the nostrils are partly closed; during exhalation – bending the body too much forwards instead of contracting the chest, keeping the abdomen fixed or drawn inwards, breathing the air out forcibly through the mouth. In “My Breathing System” I have scientifically proved that exhalation through the mouth after nasal inhalation – which unfortunately is still often taught – is absolutely wrong.
