Breathing Techniques Presented By: Shaun Gregg Melissa Michalek Amber Burke Claudia Colombany

STRESS: Physiological Impacts on Breathing Short term (fight-or-flight): Fast rapid Breathing. Long Term (chronic stress): Shallow, less frequent breathing

Stress: Brain to the Body

Human Mind and Body as a Car Autonomic Nervous System: Circuitry of the car. 2 Branches Sympathetic Nervous System: Accelerator. Parasympathetic Nervous System: Brakes.

External respiration

Internal/Cellular Respiration Once in our bodies O2 must enter our cells so we can generate ATP, energy.

Diaphragmatic Breathing vs. Chest Breathing ADVANTAGES Draws greater volume of 02 into the lungs Utilizing upper and lower Alveoli

CHEST BREATHING DISADVANTAGES Draws lesser volume of O2 into lungs. Only utilizing upper Alveoli.

Why do we chest breath? Do I do it? Stress Aesthetics

What’s better- Breathing through the nose or mouth? Research shows more benefits with nose breathing. Slows Breathing More air resistance when exhaling Humidifies air Reduces fluid loss

What type of Breather are you? Put one hand on your abdomen and the other hand on your upper chest. Put one hand on your abdomen and the other hand on your upper chest. Take a deep breath, breathing in through your noise. Take a deep breath, breathing in through your noise. Determine which hand moves. Determine which hand moves. If your abdomen hand moves than you are a diaphragmatic breather…if your chest hand moves than you are a thoracic breather. If your abdomen hand moves than you are a diaphragmatic breather…if your chest hand moves than you are a thoracic breather.

Thoracic Breathing

Results of Thoracic Breathing

To stay away from thoracic breathing … become a diaphragmatic breather The three steps to diaphragmatic breathing The three steps to diaphragmatic breathing Assume a comfortable position Assume a comfortable position Concentration Concentration Visualization Visualization

Assume a Comfortable Position

How to assume a comfortable position

CONCENTRATION

Concentration Phases Phase III: Exhalation Phase III: Exhalation Phase IV: Pause Phase IV: Pause Phase I: Inspiration Phase I: Inspiration Phase II: Pause Phase II: Pause

Concentrate on your breathing

Visualization Breathing clouds Breathing clouds Alternate nostril breathing Alternate nostril breathing Energy Breathing Energy Breathing

Breathing Clouds

Alternate Nostril Breathing

Energy Breath

prana- life force; vital energy; breath ayam- to control Pranayama - a Sanskrit word meaning “ control of breath ”

There is a chance of feeling dizzy or light headed during these exercises. If this happens, stop for a few moments before resuming in a less intense manner. WARNING!

Alternate-Nose Breathing Technique

..or nadhi shodhana balances the energy flow and purifies the energy channels (nadis) by balancing the flow of breath through the right and left nostrils

Bhastrika or Bellows Breath Technique

Increases vital capacity of lungs Energizing!

Scientific Study The study was “Effects of Breathing Exercises on Breathing Patterns in Obese and Non-obese subjects.” It was done by the Department of Physiotherapy. The study was “Effects of Breathing Exercises on Breathing Patterns in Obese and Non-obese subjects.” It was done by the Department of Physiotherapy. The aim of the study was to describe and to analyse the breathing patterns in obese and non-obese subjects during three different breathing techniques used frequently. The aim of the study was to describe and to analyse the breathing patterns in obese and non-obese subjects during three different breathing techniques used frequently.

Scientific Study cont… Lung volumes were measured by means of a flow displacemen body plethysmograph. Lung volumes were measured by means of a flow displacemen body plethysmograph. The various tests were done in a sitting position in the plethysmograph, and the average result of three acceptable manoeuvres was used to obtain total lung capacity. The various tests were done in a sitting position in the plethysmograph, and the average result of three acceptable manoeuvres was used to obtain total lung capacity. Breathing patterns recordings of volume against time, were monitored while the subject was sitting in the body plethysmograph. Breathing patterns recordings of volume against time, were monitored while the subject was sitting in the body plethysmograph.

Scientific Study Cont… The pressure during breathing was measured using a manometer connected to the mouthpiece. The pressure during breathing was measured using a manometer connected to the mouthpiece. After a 5-min pause,the breathing pattern at rest was recorded. The participants were given instructions about and then they practiced the three different breathing techniques. After a 5-min pause,the breathing pattern at rest was recorded. The participants were given instructions about and then they practiced the three different breathing techniques.

RESULTS The differences in the recorded values between the obese and non- obese subjects were not significant. The differences in the recorded values between the obese and non- obese subjects were not significant. The overall breathing patterns during rest and the three techniques were significantly different from each other within the group of obese and non-obese subjects respectively. However, as was expected FRC was reduced in the obsese subjects. The overall breathing patterns during rest and the three techniques were significantly different from each other within the group of obese and non-obese subjects respectively. However, as was expected FRC was reduced in the obsese subjects. The breathing techniques used in the study are to be very important post-operative mainly by having effects on airway closure. The breathing techniques used in the study are to be very important post-operative mainly by having effects on airway closure.

Qigong A Breathing Technique

History It is an ancient art form for strengthening the body’s vital energy. It works to improve recovery time, energy levels, and immune function using a variety of methods. It is an ancient art form for strengthening the body’s vital energy. It works to improve recovery time, energy levels, and immune function using a variety of methods. The first recorded evidence of Qigong’s health benefits reach back to 2500 B.C. during the birth of Chinese Medicine. The first recorded evidence of Qigong’s health benefits reach back to 2500 B.C. during the birth of Chinese Medicine.

History Continued Qigong Exercise combined with Eating properly allows the greatest healing power to emerge. Qigong Exercise combined with Eating properly allows the greatest healing power to emerge. The ancient practitioners of Chinese Medicine observed that a primordial life force energy animated all people. This energy (Qi) is the light which powers every organ and cell to function. When it is in abundance we are healthy. A person practices Qigong to develop this energy. The ancient practitioners of Chinese Medicine observed that a primordial life force energy animated all people. This energy (Qi) is the light which powers every organ and cell to function. When it is in abundance we are healthy. A person practices Qigong to develop this energy.

TRY THIS! 1. Stand comfortably, feet shoulder width apart. Relax your breathing, smile and focus in on the center of your body at navel level. 1. Stand comfortably, feet shoulder width apart. Relax your breathing, smile and focus in on the center of your body at navel level. 2. Start to rock back and forth gently, inhaling as you rock forward onto balls of feet, exhaling as you rock backward onto heels. 2. Start to rock back and forth gently, inhaling as you rock forward onto balls of feet, exhaling as you rock backward onto heels. 3. As you inhale, lift your relaxed arms to the sides, as if they were waves. As you exhale, let your arms float down. Hands, never touch, but you can imagine they are pulsing around an imaginary ball of energy emanating from your navel. 3. As you inhale, lift your relaxed arms to the sides, as if they were waves. As you exhale, let your arms float down. Hands, never touch, but you can imagine they are pulsing around an imaginary ball of energy emanating from your navel. 4. As the wave pulsing feeling grows, feel it penetrating deeper inside your body, into inner dimensions, and then pulsing back out again. Feel the outer wave expanding beyond your body into the room and as far as you are able to feel it. Practice for as long as you feel comfortable. You will get both relaxed and energized by the process. 4. As the wave pulsing feeling grows, feel it penetrating deeper inside your body, into inner dimensions, and then pulsing back out again. Feel the outer wave expanding beyond your body into the room and as far as you are able to feel it. Practice for as long as you feel comfortable. You will get both relaxed and energized by the process.

Exercise Cont… 4. As the wave pulsing feeling grows, feel it penetrating deeper inside your body, into inner dimensions, and then pulsing back out again. Feel the outer wave expanding beyond your body into the room and as far as you are able to feel it. Practice for as long as you feel comfortable. You will get both relaxed and energized by the process. 5. Afterwards, cover your navel with both hands, and focus inside on any subtle feelings of vibration, warmth, or pulsation. teaches us to actually understand and experience deeply what it is that we are already doing with each breath.

Benefits The benefits of the this breathing technique is to make us aware of the relationship between physical breathing and our energy body breathing. The benefits of the this breathing technique is to make us aware of the relationship between physical breathing and our energy body breathing. Also, the deeper we one gets into the Chi Kung way of living, the more you begin to embody and experience the world as changing energy fields. Also, the deeper we one gets into the Chi Kung way of living, the more you begin to embody and experience the world as changing energy fields.

THANKS, & REMEMBER TO BREATHE… THANKS, and remember to breathe!!!