Breathing is another important consideration for your health. This example of thoracic breathing is a great way to help you learn to fill your lungs with air and empty them out again. Not only can it help you learn about your own lungs, but it can really bring peace and calm your emotions during a hectic day.
Thoracic Breathing
• Sit on the floor with your legs crossed.
• Place your hands behind your back with palms out and fingers touching the ribcage.
• Keeping your abdominals contracted, breath in and feel your ribcage expand against your hands.
• Breath in 2, out 2 (Repeat)
• Breath in 4, out 4 (Repeat)
• Breath in 8, out 8 (Repeat)
• Aim to keep the abdominals contracted while breathing.
• Be sure to breath into your ribcage.