diaphragm breathing
Deep abdominal inhaling
Diaphragm breathing is a breathing technique that emphasizes engaging the diaphragm—the dome-shaped muscle separating chest from abdomen—rather than shallow chest muscles.
The belly expands on inhalation as the diaphragm contracts downward, drawing air deep into the lungs.
Also called belly breathing or abdominal breathing, it's taught in yoga, singing, meditation, and stress management: My therapist recommended diaphragm breathing for anxiety.
- bellyFront midsection
- inhaleDraw air in
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- expansionIncrease in scope
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Respiration using rib expansion
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