They allow you to relax and become aware of your body sensations which tell you how and where the breath is in your body in any given moment. You can gain more insights about breathing perception by reading Dennis Lewis' Tao of Natural Breathing . Success is the art of being persistent and consistent. Keep coming back to the breath. At this point you may well be on your way to optimal natural breathing.
Persistence is omnipotent.
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