EVERY EMOTION IS CONNECTED WITH BREATH, CHANGE THE RHYTHM YOU CAN CHANGE THE EMOTION

  Breathing Exercises

IF YOU KNOW THE ART OF BREATHING YOU HAVE THE STRENGTH, WISDOM AND COURAGE OF TEN TIGERS.

         Breathing (or ventilation) is the process of moving air out and in the lungs to facilitate gas exchange with the internal environment, mostly to flush out carbon dioxide and bring in oxygen.

         The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 attacks the lungs and respiratory system, sometimes resulting in significant damage. COVID-19 often leads to pneumonia and even acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe lung injury. Recovering lung function is possible but can require therapy and exercises for months after the infection is treated.

Benefits of Breathing Exercises

        “Deep breathing can help restore diaphragm function and increase lung capacity. The goal is to build up the ability to breathe deeply during any activity, not just while at rest,” notes Lien.

    Deep breathing exercises can also lessen feelings of anxiety and stress, which are common for someone who experienced severe symptoms or was admitted to a hospital. Sleep quality may also improve with these breathing exercises.

    Anyone can benefit from deep breathing techniques, but they play an especially important role in the COVID-19 recovery process. The exercises can be started at home during self-isolation and easily incorporated into your daily.

Deep Breathing exercise

        This deep breathing exercise is broken up into phases to take into account individual ability. Start with Phase 1, and only increase repetitions or move to the next phase when you can complete the exercise without feeling too out of breath.

Phase 1: Deep Breathing While On Your Back

Phase 2: Deep Breathing While on Your Stomach

Phase 3: Deep Breathing While Sitting

Phase 4: Deep Breathing While Standing

Yawn to a Smile

Yawn to a Smile

        This exercise incorporates motion with deep breathing, which helps increase coordination and build strength in the arms and shoulders. It also opens up the muscles in your chest to give the diaphragm space to expand.

• Sit upright on the edge of your bed or in a sturdy chair.
• Reach arms overhead and create a big stretching yawn.
• Bring your arms down and finish by smiling for three seconds.
• Repeat for one minute.