Yoga breathing re-programs your natural breathing techniques and clears the airways, allowing the lungs to work at full capacity and increasing the amount of oxygen in the blood.
- Stand straight or sit in Easy pose.
- Place both arms at your sides.
- Keep eyes closed.
- Slowly lift arms overhead while taking slow, deep breaths (inhale), filling abdomen first, then chest, then upper chest.
- Slowly lower arms back down while exhaling in reverse order.
Do 10 rounds slowly.
Benefits: Maximizes oxygen intake and boosts metabolic rate. Helps control temper and calms the mind. Controls blood pressure and functioning of the heart. Reduces stress and anxiety.