What is rhythmic breathing? It can be defined as a breathing exercise based on a peculiar rhythm of breathing , or with expiration slower than normal. Respiration is the process by which the body inhales, uses oxygen, and releases carbon dioxide. The total capacity of the 2 lungs is not used correctly and fully by the human being , in fact, the average is only 70% (seventy percent).
Why we need to learn a rhythmic breathing technique
The control of rhythmic breathing is taught to instrumentalists, singers and athletes , being a process used long ago to bring consciousness to trance states and allow us to administer the necessary oxygen to improve health.
In controlled breathing the relationship between the lips, nose, throat, stomach, diaphragm, lungs, brain, and heart are involved. Also learning to breathe in the correct way can help in detoxification of the body.
It is extremely important, first of all, to note that the exercises in relation to the retention of breath must be performed by reducing the performance of the abdominal muscles and not by constricting the throat. Any excessive effort during these exercises shows that you are proceeding incorrectly.
Inhalations Normally, the healthy person inhales and exhales air, approximately, 17 to 25 times per minute, the recommended by the control of breathing is about 10 breaths per minute.
Methods to control breathing
Meditation . In meditation exercises, there are only 4 (four) respiratory changes per minute, because when the process deepens, the act of breathing of the meditator is not perceived.
Immersion . The best process to be able to easily and quickly acquire full awareness regarding your breathing, as far as the human body is submerged, even more so if you are a swimmer and can dive into the pool and swim through the bottom.