by Sophie Gabriel | Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Most people are familiar with the relaxation breathing technique taught in yoga. A full yoga breath entails focusing on breathing fully – see illustration below showing the 3 zones previously discussed. Yoga breathing is typically done lying down because in that...
by Sophie Gabriel | Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
In another post, I discussed different types of Relaxation Breathing. My question to you is do you also do Power Breathing? I am often asked what is Power Breathing and why would you do it? Power Breathing is an essential part of Breathing Training because it...
by Sophie Gabriel | Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
In basic physiology, there is two types of breathing – Upper Chest or Diaphragmatic. Upper Chest Breathing (zone 1) occurs as a natural response to dangerous or stressful situations. The problem, however, lies in predominately using shallow, Upper Chest breathing on a...
by Sophie Gabriel | Oct 1, 2018 | General Breathing
Everyone breathes but the question is: are you a shallow or good quality breather? Do you know how to breathe fully, using your whole lung capacity? Also, do you know how to breathe appropriately for whatever activity you do? Do you know how to breathe to your maximum...
