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How to Breathe Clearly

Do you have trouble breathing? Is your hard breathing getting in the way of things like reading or talking with friends? This guide will give tips for good posture and techniques that one should do if one wants an easy airflow. All humans need air to live so breathing correctly will help one's life be more enjoyable. Breathing clearly also helps reduce stress by getting more oxygen into the blood.

Steps

1. Correct your posture. While sitting down, one should have a straight back but relaxed shoulders. The term "sitting tall" should be applied here. Try to use your head and reach to the ceiling. This will give you a sense of direction and help your posture.
2. Have an open mouth while breathing. You can not inhale much air with a nearly closed mouth. You shouldn't feel any pain while opening your mouth but it should be natural.
3. Exercise. One would be to lie on your back and breathe until your chest is full. Then you would hold your breathe for 2 seconds and then slowly release. Another exercise would be to inhale quickly but release in slow intervals. These exercises can also be used to relieve stress.


Tips

* Use calm breathing when practicing your posture and breathing exercises.
* Use these tips when stressed; calm breathing helps relieve stress levels.


Warnings

* Don't breath too fast as this can cause hyperventilation and may cause you to pass out.
* Don't hold your breath for too long because it may cause you to pass out.