Exhale into exertion. A strong voice is often a good sign of healthy breathing if combined with a good number count, long pauses and a below 10 count breath rate. A strong voice with a LOW number count, high breath rate, fast pause rate and large chest has has been observed in emphysema victims. Private session only. 5. No tension, no ticklishness.
Tension creates a restriction of easy deeper breathing.
At the first sign of stress, take an extended exhale to center yourself. Then make your inhales and exhales long and slow until you know you have contained your stress response as best as you can. With practice you will be able to think, breathe and feel centered at the same time. It works a lot like martial arts but without a foundation of offense or defense. Observing the breath This is a type of breathing meditation.