Stand straight with your hands beside your thighs. Keep your mouth closed. Now quickly inhale and exhale through the nose in rapid succession. The focus should be on forceful exhalation - the inhalation will happen naturally. Start slowly and gradually increase the speed. Do 10 rapid breaths. Rest for 30 seconds. Then repeat another set of 10. With practice, you can increase to 20 breaths per set.
Benefits: Quickly opens up blocked nasal passages and improves airflow to the lungs. This rapid breathing technique helps to clear mucus from the airways and strengthens the respiratory muscles. It also increases oxygen supply to the blood, which helps asthma sufferers breathe more easily.