How to do?
Deep Breathing
Sit
in any one of asanas we use for prayer or Dhyana. It may be Padmasana, Sukhasana or Swasthikasana
(http://yogiuncle.blogspot.in).
Hold the body and head upright at 90 degrees without giving tension on any
parts. Stomach should be almost empty. Close the eyes. This is the formal way
of doing it. Do it after Savasana (Dead Posture)
Expel all air that is remaining in the lungs through the nose. Now take in air slowly through both noses without break and making sound. Do not give any force or strain. As the air fills the lung, the chest slowly bulging out can be felt. When the lungs are full retain the air for some time (as much as you can).
Now slowly let the air out without break, taking more time than used to inhale. Exhale all air and remain one or two seconds without breathe and repeat. Do it 5 times in the first week and then increase to 10 times. You can do any number of times, the more the better.
Deep Breathing can be done in open spaces also where we get fresh air. It can be done
standing, sitting or even lying down and your eyes open. Anybody can do it any
time and it makes your mind calm. Do it whenever you are over-stressed and
emotional.
Benefits:-
Air enters every alveoli of the lungs. Lung capacity increases. Opens up the hitherto unopened parts of the lung. In fact all pranayamas do this. As more ‘Prana’
enters, the body becomes more vital and energetic. Mind cools down. Regular practice gives sound sleep.
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