Correcting a lifetime of inefficient breathing requires diligence on your part. As you open your breathing the mind accepts the subtle changes in depth, rate and rhythm so gradually that it doesn't recognize your overall transformation. It is a good idea to write down everything you wish changed in your life so you have a reference point when your mind starts to tell you nothing is happening.

To jump start your breathing in these exercises, breath through your open mouth. This gets three times the usual amount of life-force energy flowing in your system, so you can get the results you seek. The goal is deep, strong, calm and continuous breathing with no pauses between the inhale and the exhale. Not necessarily fast, but easy, gentle, strong and soft. After the practices, of course you will breath through the nose. Nose breathing stimulates reflex points that activate the diaphragm. Our purpose is to reactivate those dormant parts of your breathing mechanism so your ordinary everyday breathing serves you better.

So think of a flute that runs from the pubic arch all the way up to the throat and as you inhale, suck on that flute as if it were a straw. Raise your arms up as you do this. When you exhale, just drop your arms, bending them at the elbows, to your side, letting the air fall out of you. No blowing, just go limp. Don't try to get all the air out. We are learning to relax the exhalation right now, by putting our attention on a strong inhale. Keep that inhale strong. Some people like to put on some zippy music and dance around while they do this for five minutes or so. This is a great way to get a sluggish breath moving, even if you can only do a minute or so when you first start.

Next, sit or lay down, open your mouth wide and continue to breath a little slower. Nice strong inhales, nice relaxed exhales. Just like you are swinging. No pauses, just keep a nice gentle flow going. If it ever becomes stressful or intense for you, quit and go back to it later. Try doing a combination of these two exercises for 15 minutes at least three times a week. You can order the Breath WarmUp CD or cassette program from my web site www.earthhealing.com to facilitate your practice. After the Breath WarmUp Program becomes easy for you, contact us for the next step.

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