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exercise
relaxation breathing
physical medicine

definition

relaxation breathing


1. patient lies supine on floor with pillow under head and rolled towel under upper back and shoulders
2. head is straight with arms at sides, legs stretched out naturally
3. lips should be closed, but relaxed
4. breathe through nose
5. breathing should be natural, but soundless, steady, unrestrained
6. as you breathe in, think of the word "quiet"
7. as you breath out, think of the word "relaxed"
8. consciously relax each part of the body, from the head to toes
(Chang, 1985, pp. 45)

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


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