Mental and physical illnesses are more common today than they ever were in the history of mankind. Today, we see young children becoming victims of major diseases like diabetes and cardiac problems. To be honest, everything cannot be blamed on the damage we have done to the environment. There are a number of factors that affect our quality of life and make us prone to diseases.
That being said, there is a secret technique to reverse aging, live longer and healthier, and make the society healthier. Here are the primary benefits of this secret technique:
The secret of all these benefits however lies in proper breathing techniques.
The technique of deep abdominal breathing has been inspired from the Chinese technique – Qigong. Qi refers to vital energy and Gong refers to accomplishment. Here is the step-by-step technique of proper breathing.
The first step to proper breathing is scheduling your exercise time. We recommend practicing it 5 times a day and then make it your habit gradually. You will start feeling better after just a few attempts only.
The second step is to count your breaths per minute. This step will help you absorb more oxygen by reducing the number of breaths per minute. Sit in a relaxed posture and breathe regularly. Count your breaths on a stop watch for 1 minute. A majority of the people breathe 15 to 25 times per minute. By practicing this exercise, you will reduce the number of your breaths to 5 breaths per minute.
Lie down on the bed. A flat surface is better so we would recommend practicing this exercise on a yoga mat. Lie down straight and put a heavy book or novel on your abdomen.
Inhale as much air as you can through your nose while keeping your face up. Your abdomen should swell moving the book upward.
Exhale quickly with a short burst, just the way we blow a candle. This step helps activate the diaphragm which is mostly inactive while breathing.
Wait to inhale more air and keep exhaling the remaining carbon dioxide from your lungs.
Inhale deep in long breath. Make sure to fill your lungs from bottom to top. Many people use only one-third of their lungs but this step will help you make the maximum use of your lungs.
Hold your breath after inhaling. The cells will become saturated by absorbing maximum oxygen from the inhaled air.
Now exhale very slowly and completely.
Repeat from step #2 to step #9 for 3 to 8 times in 5 minutes. Keep counting the number of your breaths per minute.
This secret technique of inflating and deflating your lower abdomen is nothing new. In fact, it is how we breathe while sleeping. This is exactly the same way how an infant breathes. Our breathing has become inefficient and less effective due to improper lifestyle, long and unnatural waking hours, and improper posture. With increased absorption of oxygen, your body will be able to fight more environmental toxins and keep you more productive, active, and creative throughout long working hours.