Diaphragmatic Breathing
Since we breath from the day we are born till the day we exit this Earth, most of us give
little thought to this ongoing movement of life. Our everyday breaths tend to be shallow
and short compared to our total lung capacity and for this reason the muscles involved
are tight and restricted from not being used to their potential. But before working on
stretching the muscles involved, we need to develop an awareness of our breath. This
simply means taking the time to listen, feel and be conscious of how our breathing
flows. By doing this we are then able to control our breathing and use this control as a
technique to relax. This control and awareness during the preparation of a dive not only
guarantees minimum use of oxygen by reducing the body's metabolism, but also brings
about an inner peace and greater awareness of oneself and surroundings which in turn
makes for a more enjoyable and safer dive.
Both yoga and meditation refer to respiration
techniques that focus on diaphragmatic breathing
to help bring a better awareness to the breath and
the body. The diaphragm is the flat plate of
muscle between the stomach and lungs and plays
a fundamental role in breathing. Our lungs can be
visualized as two pyramids with the widest
segment and therefore the most volume at the
bottom connected to the diaphragm. Knowing this
it becomes apparent of how important the
diaphragm is for the freediver looking to
maximize lung volume. Breathing with our
diaphragm is something we are born doing, but through social and cultural pressures we
repress this natural form of breathing with a more restricted style of breathing that keeps
our belly's sucked in for a more slimming appearance. To reconnect with diaphragmatic
breathing we need to start by “feeling” our breaths and visualize each breath flowing in
through our nose, filling our lungs, then flowing back out all in a fluid exchange. It helps
to close your eyes, bringing all your attention to your breath. As you work on this
concentrate on remaining completely calm and relaxed, which will allow you to address
any discomforts, becoming more aware of your entire body and discovering new levels
of inner peace. Strive for a slow and fluid exchange of your breath to find a pace in your
breathing that promotes a relaxed feeling. Once you discover this rhythmic pattern
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Since we breath from the day we are born till the day we exit this Earth, most of us give
little thought to this ongoing movement of life. Our everyday breaths tend to be shallow
and short compared to our total lung capacity and for this reason the muscles involved
are tight and restricted from not being used to their potential. But before working on
stretching the muscles involved, we need to develop an awareness of our breath. This
simply means taking the time to listen, feel and be conscious of how our breathing
flows. By doing this we are then able to control our breathing and use this control as a
technique to relax. This control and awareness during the preparation of a dive not only
guarantees minimum use of oxygen by reducing the body's metabolism, but also brings
about an inner peace and greater awareness of oneself and surroundings which in turn
makes for a more enjoyable and safer dive.
Both yoga and meditation refer to respiration
techniques that focus on diaphragmatic breathing
to help bring a better awareness to the breath and
the body. The diaphragm is the flat plate of
muscle between the stomach and lungs and plays
a fundamental role in breathing. Our lungs can be
visualized as two pyramids with the widest
segment and therefore the most volume at the
bottom connected to the diaphragm. Knowing this
it becomes apparent of how important the
diaphragm is for the freediver looking to
maximize lung volume. Breathing with our
diaphragm is something we are born doing, but through social and cultural pressures we
repress this natural form of breathing with a more restricted style of breathing that keeps
our belly's sucked in for a more slimming appearance. To reconnect with diaphragmatic
breathing we need to start by “feeling” our breaths and visualize each breath flowing in
through our nose, filling our lungs, then flowing back out all in a fluid exchange. It helps
to close your eyes, bringing all your attention to your breath. As you work on this
concentrate on remaining completely calm and relaxed, which will allow you to address
any discomforts, becoming more aware of your entire body and discovering new levels
of inner peace. Strive for a slow and fluid exchange of your breath to find a pace in your
breathing that promotes a relaxed feeling. Once you discover this rhythmic pattern
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