### activity | breathing:

Abdominal breathing
* are breathing.
* is the most relaxing way to breathe for proper meditation.
* simple and effective relaxation technique.

Abnormal breathing
* has a variety of causes.
* sounds, sometimes indicating fluid in the air sacs of the lung.

Circular breathing
* allows the player to breath while producing continuous sound.
* connects the inhale with the exhale in a slow and comfortable fashion.
* is what allows players to perform continuously without stopping for breath.

Conscious breathing
* helps clear out lungs and return a fresh supply of oxygen to the bloodstream.
* leads to realizing the link between breathing patterns and mental activity.

Controlled breathing
* helps the mind center on relaxing and developing a sense of the inner spirit.
* is also a great help in inducing sleep.

Correct breathing
* can also be of benefit in other fields such as singing, dance and speaking.
* establishes an equilibrium between positive and negative currents.
* is also a vital part of yoga
  - an integral part of yoga and useful for stress reduction too
  - practiced and observed before meditation and asanas

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Deep breathing
* benefit of regular exercise.
* brings energy to our every cells.
* calming breath.
* can be an important coping skill to learn
  - useful for anyone who has stress
  - help relax tense muscles
* delivers many of the benefits of exercise, including facilitating weight loss.
* door to waking up to healing and to more personal freedom.
* expands the lungs, aids circulation, and helps prevent pneumonia.
* fundamental relaxation technique.
* great natural stress releaser anywhere, any time.
* has a calming effect on the mind and provides more oxygen to the body tissues
  - upon the nervous system
* helps to reduce stress and fear related to memory loss
  - release cramps since it increases oxygen availability
* is also a major stress-reducing technique
  - an important key to relaxation
  - another method of getting rid of stress
  - encouraged during massages, and aroma therapy is utilized with essential oils
* is essential for inner calm and peace
  - safe, healthy, effective voice production
  - to the asana
  - fundamental to stress-reduction
  - important to help prevent pneumonia , infection, and re-expand the lung
  - the type of exercise that can be done anytime
  - used to increase oxygen to the organs and increase lung capacity
* lowers blood pressure.
* puts pressure on the diaphragm, which puts pressure on the bowel.
* reduces overall body stress and increases creative mental energy
  - paralyzing feelings of panic
* relaxation technique that can be self-taught.
* relieves stress- and stress relief is critical to good health.
* simple technique in which people concentrate on their breathing patterns.
* triggers the relaxation response which encourages the body to burn fat instead.
* very effective way of relaxing.
* works anyplace, anytime to increase the supply of oxygen to muscles and organs.

Diaphragmatic breathing
* generates an increased flow of chi, or vital energy in the body.
* key to calming the body and balancing the emotions.
* relaxed form of breathing performed by one muscle, the diaphragm.
* requires contraction of the diaphragm and is also called deep breathing.
* teaches people how to control anxiety by taking slow, deep breaths.

Difficulty breathing
* can often lead to fear and anxiety.
* is one of asthma s most common symptoms, but there are others.

Good breathing
* specific, fundamental aspect of life.
* supports muscle growth and energy to get things done.

Low breathing
* has a beneficial effect on the solar plexus, a very important nerve center.
* refers to what takes place primarily in the lower part of the chest and lungs.