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  2. Papworth method - Wikipedia

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    The Papworth method is a specific diaphragmatic breathing technique that was developed in the 1960s. The technique emphasises nose breathing and the development of a breathing pattern to suit current activity. It also involves relaxation exercises that, in concert with the breathing technique, have been purported to aid depression and anxiety.

  3. 6 breathing exercises to ease stress and anxiety - AOL

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    Belly breathing. Also known as diaphragmatic breathing, this exercise can help you turn on the parasympathetic — or the calming “rest and digest” — part of the autonomic nervous system ...

  4. Diaphragmatic breathing - Wikipedia

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    Animation of diaphragmatic breathing with the diaphragm shown in green. Diaphragmatic breathing, abdominal breathing, belly breathing, [1] or deep breathing, [2] is breathing that is done by contracting the diaphragm, a muscle located horizontally between the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity.

  5. Conscious breathing - Wikipedia

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    In tai chi, anaerobic exercise is combined with breathing exercises to strengthen the diaphragm muscles, improve posture and make better use of the body's qi. [1]In qigong, reverse breathing is a breathing technique which consists of contracting the abdomen and expanding the thoracic cage while breathing in through the nose and then gently compressing it while exhaling through the mouth, which ...

  6. 5 Easy Breathing Exercises to Help Relieve Anxiety - AOL

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    Indeed, as a review published last year in the journal Scientific Reports found, slow-paced breathing has all sorts of whole-body stress- and anxiety- reducing benefits: It can lower levels of the ...

  7. Pursed-lip breathing - Wikipedia

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    Pursed-lip breathing increases positive pressure generated in the conducting branches of the lungs. [4] This can hold open bronchioles in patients with high lung compliance, such as those with emphysema. [4] Pursed-lip breathing also accesses the parasympathetic nervous system, which reduces stress during episodes of shortness of breath. [5]

  8. Complete breathing - Wikipedia

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    Clavicular breathing is the final stage of the overall chest expansion. It happens after the chest inhalation is complete. To get more air into the lungs, the upper ribs and collarbones are pulled upward by the neck, larynx and sternum muscles. This requires maximum chest expansion during inhalation, and only the upper lobe of the lung is ...

  9. Diaphragmatic excursion - Wikipedia

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    Diaphragmatic excursion is the movement of the thoracic diaphragm during breathing. Normal diaphragmatic excursion should be 3–5 cm, but can be increased in well-conditioned persons to 7–8 cm. This measures the contraction of the diaphragm. It is performed by asking the patient to exhale and hold it.