Meditation Diaphragmatic Breath Work Meditation Guided Watch Along Breath Work Meditation by Vworx

Diaphragmatic or belly breathing is an efficient way to breathe, using the diaphragm muscle for deep, full breaths, promoting relaxation, better oxygen exchange, and lowering blood pressure, often lost in daily stress, and involves feeling your belly expand outward as you inhale through your nose and contract inward as you exhale through pursed lips, keeping your chest still. It's a natural technique babies use that can be relearned for stress reduction, improved lung function (especially for conditions like COPD), and enhanced metabolism. How to Practice Belly Breathing Position: Sit comfortably or lie down, relax your shoulders, and place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly. Inhale: Breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose, feeling your belly expand outward against your lower hand, while your chest hand stays mostly still. Exhale: Tighten your stomach muscles and exhale slowly through pursed lips, feeling your belly move back in, keeping your chest hand still. Practice: Do this for 3-5 minutes, focusing on the belly's movement to fully engage your diaphragm. Benefits Reduces Stress: Slows heart rate and stabilizes blood pressure. Improves Oxygenation: Encourages full oxygen exchange. Strengthens Diaphragm: Helps retrain the muscle for better breathing. Aids COPD: Particularly beneficial for managing chronic lung conditions. Boosts Metabolism: Increases oxygen for better fat metabolism. Key to Success Feel the Belly Move: The goal is for your belly to move more than your chest; it takes practice to retrain shallow chest breathing. Relaxation: Keep your neck, shoulders, and mind relaxed.