Do you also breathe wrongly? Ayurveda and science both consider diaphragmatic breathing as a boon for health.

You may find it a bit strange to hear, but the way you breathe directly determines your health and mental state. After ancient Ayurveda, now modern science has also accepted that breathing from the stomach, which is called ‘Diaphragmatic Breathing’, is the most effective way to improve health. This breathing technique is considered very important to reduce stress and tension. In fact, normally while breathing we use only the muscles around the chest and neck, due to which the lungs do not get full oxygen. To utilize the lungs 100%, it is necessary to take the help of the diaphragm, which makes breathing deep and long.

After all, what is diaphragmatic breathing?

There is a dome shaped muscle just below our lungs, which is called the diaphragm. It is mainly made for proper breathing. Unfortunately, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, humans forget to use this part properly and take shallow (short) breaths. When we take a deep breath by expanding the stomach, the air reaches the diaphragm directly. In this process, the speed of inhalation and exhalation slows down, due to which the body receives much more oxygen than normal.

How to practice it at home? Know the correct steps

Diaphragmatic breathing should always be started while lying down, because in this position the body remains completely relaxed. Once you get the hang of it, you can do it sitting or standing. Its steps are very easy:

First of all, lie down straight on your back in a quiet place.

Place one hand on your chest and the other hand just below the chest i.e. on the upper part of the stomach. By placing your hands you will have an accurate idea of ​​the speed of breathing.

Now slowly take a long and deep breath in through the nose. Keep in mind that while breathing, your chest should remain stable and the stomach should expand upwards/outwards.

After this, exhale slowly through the mouth or nose. While exhaling, you should feel that your stomach is slowly moving inwards.

Amazing benefits of diaphragmatic breathing for health

Just breathing like this for 5 to 10 minutes daily gives many big benefits to the body:

Relaxing the nervous system: This technique instantly calms your nervous system, thereby providing relief from mental stress and anxiety. Doctors also recommend abdominal breathing in case of panic attack or stress.

Better flow of oxygen: By using the diaphragm, air reaches every corner of the lungs, due to which the oxygen level in the blood improves rapidly.

Control blood pressure and heart rate: This deep breathing process normalizes the increased heart rate and is helpful in reducing high blood pressure.

Relief in Acid Reflux: This movement of the stomach also gives a kind of massage to the digestive system, which provides relief from stomach problems like acidity and acid reflux.

Helpful in workout: Stomach breathing during exercise or heavy workout can prevent sudden muscle cramps and increases stamina.