The importance of breathing properly and how to do it

We all do it automatically, and most of us automatically do it wrong: breathing. Too shallow and too hectic, say the lung experts. If you breathe too shallowly, you don't get enough oxygen (O2). With consequences: Tiredness, lack of concentration, headaches and sometimes even gastrointestinal problems.

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07/04/2018, 17:54
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A breathing walk helps you to take a deep breath.

Get out into the fresh air

A daily 15-minute breathing walk ensures that more O2 enters the body and the organs are better supplied with it. This is because during a breathing walk you concentrate on consciously taking a breath. This works best outdoors. Take two steps and breathe in through your nose, then breathe out deeply after another four steps. It's not easy, but try to keep your mind focused on breathing in and out intensively. This reduces stress.

Expand your chest

Every five minutes, stop and do the following breathing exercise: Stand up completely straight and place your hands on your shoulders. Now inhale deeply and move your elbows to the side, then move them forward again as you exhale. This expands the chest and doubles the effect of the breathing walk.

Sighing and yawning

Another big advantage: you will also breathe more consciously and more deeply for the next few hours. This effect can be further enhanced if you sigh wholeheartedly from time to time - this relieves you, clears your lungs and prepares you for the next deep breath. Also good: yawn heartily and loudly if the situation allows. This brings oxygen to the brain and makes you fit again.