Let me explain why. We hold our breath periodically, or breathe shallowly, into the chest rather than the abdomen. And we often breathe far too quickly. Full bodied, relaxed and normal breathing goes deep into your belly, feels very easy and soft, and is quiet. When you breathe in a fully relaxed way, you breathe between four and six breaths a minute.
Most people breathe so poorly that they average between ten and thirty breaths a minute.
And you find much greater pleasure in what you do. Place one hand over your belly, and one over your chest, and notice where you feel the breath. When you breathe in a relaxed way, your chest will stay fairly quiet, while your belly expands. Practice breathing gently into your belly until it becomes a habit. Keep in mind that when your body is fully relaxed, you will breathe between four and six breaths a minute .