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Posted by Edwin Ransom on October 25, 2006, at 23:41:06
Hey. Has anyone has success getting their breathing under control?
I'm convinced that bad breathing is behind alot of problems I have. But I haven't been able to get it under control. I've spent the last month doing regular breathing exercises - holding my breath as long as comfortable, then trying to take normal breaths, and, (at other times) trying to slow and lengthen my exhilation while tightening my belly around my tan tien and maintaining good posture.
I've also switched over to pure nasal breathing, keep my shoulders relaxed, and breathe from my abdomin.
I just can't seem to improve the amount of time I can hold my breath comfortably though. Any advice?
Posted by nolvas on October 26, 2006, at 2:45:22
In reply to Breathing For Dummies., posted by Edwin Ransom on October 25, 2006, at 23:41:06
Here's some links I've found useful
http://www.anxietycoach.com/breathing.htm
Posted by sregan on October 26, 2006, at 21:29:44
In reply to Breathing For Dummies., posted by Edwin Ransom on October 25, 2006, at 23:41:06
Have you read "The HeartMath solution?"
Also breathing through (imagine) the belly (Hara).
Regulated breathing, the in breath takes the same amount of time as the outbreath.
I've had success breathing while focusing on the solar-plexus.
The key is that you are supposed to "be" the breathing not just observing it. You attention should be completely focused on the breathing.
Shawn
Posted by tealady on October 29, 2006, at 18:44:15
In reply to Breathing For Dummies., posted by Edwin Ransom on October 25, 2006, at 23:41:06
sounds like we are both at about the same stage here on breathing.
I wrote what I've found out so far here
http://tealady-health.blog.co.uk/2006/10/29/breathing_and_energy~1037875
(I've added nolvas liks at the botto to remind me to read them)
not sure if any help or not
Posted by tealady on October 30, 2006, at 18:04:36
In reply to Breathing For Dummies., posted by Edwin Ransom on October 25, 2006, at 23:41:06
http://tealady-health.blog.co.uk/2006/10/30/breathing_and_movement~1277200
Posted by tealady on October 30, 2006, at 19:15:02
In reply to oops corrected link » Edwin Ransom, posted by tealady on October 30, 2006, at 18:04:36
http://tealady-health.blog.co.uk/2006/10/31/breathing~1279688
Posted by kiwiredbeach on November 2, 2006, at 2:17:45
In reply to oops corrected link.. last attempt hopefully, posted by tealady on October 30, 2006, at 19:15:02
> http://tealady-health.blog.co.uk/2006/10/31/breathing~1279688
Very interesting article tealady, ive learnt something new about vitamin b1, which I was tested for once (years ago) and was low. Ive also have trouble doing breathing exercises and im a very shallow breather and suffer panic attacksgreat article
Posted by elanor roosevelt on November 8, 2006, at 23:45:59
In reply to Re: oops corrected link.. last attempt hopefully, posted by kiwiredbeach on November 2, 2006, at 2:17:45
Iwlhelm Reich always had patients start with a strong exhale. If you exhale fully the inhale follows fully. That said, I am still on meds but was just told about a place in nyc "the art of living" center where they teach a technique that i was told helps some depressives and bipolars
will keep you posted
Posted by tealady on November 9, 2006, at 21:39:10
In reply to Re: oops corrected link.. last attempt hopefully, posted by kiwiredbeach on November 2, 2006, at 2:17:45
> > http://tealady-health.blog.co.uk/2006/10/31/breathing~1279688
> Very interesting article tealady, ive learnt something new about vitamin b1, which I was tested for once (years ago) and was low. Ive also have trouble doing breathing exercises and im a very shallow breather and suffer panic attacks
>
> great article
>
Thanks kiwiredbeach :-)recovered from CFS that I link to on the post (under CFS) also told me she had trouble breathing too before the B1. She also, no longer has any problems.
We both had difficulties getting enough air in lecture theatres etc.
So maybe it is worth you looking into.
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