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An Exercise in Proper Breathing

Take a Good Breather

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CARIBROSE65

4/25/2013 3:27:37 PM

I like this article! I definitely will be trying it. Like someone else said before it should have been in audio but nevertheless with practice I will be able to do the different steps automatically. Thanks!

GOTTAHAVEHEART

4/24/2013 2:39:23 PM

Nice article! And thanks to those who gave their own tips in the comments!

SANDRAPSKI

11/14/2012 11:32:06 AM

Good article. It may be basic but sometimes we just need a reminder. Think I'll be adding to my goals to consciously perform a few times a week. Thanks!

CHRIS3874

12/23/2011 11:53:07 PM

This is basically the same thing as ZEN breathing which every karateka is taught in their first few months.

CAROLJ35

10/5/2011 4:28:01 PM

We shouldn't need this reminder, but unfortunately, we do.
Thanks

FLOWER6672

6/30/2011 10:25:14 PM

I created my own audio file to help guide me through this process. I recorded myself using a tape recorder and giving instructions with the time intervals suggested. It helps so you don't have to try to worry about whether or not you're getting the correct time with each step. Then, I dimmed the lights and listened to the instructions. It made a big difference!

JOLENE662

6/28/2011 9:31:12 AM

It would be great to have an audio file to guide us through this. Keeping track of time without a clock is hard for me. :)

PAFFUSO

6/26/2011 9:04:03 AM

Great for relaxing, I seem to always forget to do this. Thanks

KATHYPETRILLI

6/26/2011 2:32:39 AM

A wonderful way to tune into your body, and so relaxing. I do it quite easily all day.

MDBONHOMME

6/2/2011 10:21:15 PM

love it!!!

MYDOGJAX

5/2/2011 8:57:51 AM

Great reminder for proper breathing technique.

LADYK57

4/12/2011 8:57:38 PM

Thanks, Mike. I was looking for a stress-buster technique that I could use in my first week of the Stress Buster Challenge - now I've found it!

WIGIMOOSMOMMY

3/25/2011 10:29:14 AM

Im in nursing school and 8-10 breaths per minute is cause for concern. We are taught that 12-24 breaths per minute is what the body needs for adequate tissue oxygenation and adequate gas exchange. Im curious about why 8-10 is considered ideal in this article??

MISSYGEEN

12/28/2010 12:46:15 PM

This is a great article, I only wish that it was audio recorded so that I could focus and keep my eyes closed without having to read it. this would help me to practice the right technique.

JOOPRINCESS

12/23/2010 11:48:31 AM

I do something similar in the morning, but didn't really ever have a "guide". Reading this helps me add some visualization to the breathing. I also have an article to share with all my Facebook friends! ::yoink::

Thank you thank you!

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