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exercise
nourishing breathing
physical medicine

definition

nourishing breathing

1. patient lies on right side, with head on pillow (slightly bent forward), knees slightly bent, right arm bent at elbow with hand near head, left arm lying out on left side of body, and left hand on left thigh
2. begin breathing in and out through nose, pause for a moment between each breathing cycle, during the pause recite silently one to seven words
3. pick words to recite during the breath pause like "good to be peaceful" or "relaxation is good for health"
4. do for 20-30 min., 2-3 times a day

This type of breathing pause tends to increase abdominal cavity pressure and thereby enhances splanchnic circulation and intestinal movement (Chang, 1983, pp. 49).

see also:
qigong: introduction
qigong: basic stance
qigong: essentials of breathing
qigong: overview and uses


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