Guided Breathing (“Dirga Pranayama”)

Description

Sit cross-legged on the floor or on a support, and lengthen your spine while relaxing your shoulders. Rest your hands on your knees, palms facing down. Inhale slowly in three successive phases, first letting your abdomen relax, then your lower ribs expand, and finally your chest rise. Exhale in the same order, letting the abdomen draw in, then the ribs close, and finally the chest lower. Perform 5 complete breathing cycles slowly and in a controlled manner, or for the duration indicated by your physical therapist.

Settings

Equipment

No Equipment

Positions

Seated

Difficulty

Easy

Movement

Breathing