Advantages of reverse abdominal breathing Reverse abdominal breathing is the opposite of forward abdominal breathing. Abdominal muscles contract slightly when inhaling and relax when exhaling. This kind of reverse abdominal breathing is more common in exertion, such as two people lifting heavy objects and shouting "one, two, three, hi" together. Of course, as long as you pay attention to breathing slowly, people can also carry out anti-abdominal breathing under natural conditions.
When breathing, the volume of the abdominal cavity is changed, and the contents of the abdominal cavity are not inhaled or exhaled air, but another substance, that is, "internal gas." Therefore, reverse abdominal breathing is nominally a "way" to breathe air, but in essence it is a "breathing" of internal qi. Reverse abdominal breathing mainly depends on the activity of diaphragm, which is much larger than the activity area of chest muscles, and the oxygen inhaled is three or four times that of natural breathing. It is beneficial to keep the respiratory tract unobstructed, increase the vital capacity, effectively increase the oxygen supply of the body, purify the blood, make the lung tissue stronger, and thus reduce the attack of chronic bronchitis in the elderly. Can be used for adjuvant treatment of lung diseases such as tracheitis and bronchitis.
First, expanding vital capacity can maximize the expansion of the thorax, make the alveoli in the lower part of the lung expand and contract, let more oxygen enter the lungs, and improve cardiopulmonary function. Second, reduce lung infections, especially pneumonia. Third, it can improve the function of abdominal organs. It can improve the function of spleen and stomach, and is beneficial to soothing the liver and benefiting the gallbladder. Abdominal breathing can reduce blood pressure by reducing abdominal pressure, which is very beneficial to patients with hypertension. Fourth, it is conducive to calming the nerves and increasing wisdom.
The side effect of reverse abdominal breathing is breathing through the nose and mouth, guided by ideas and boxing potential, combined with relaxed qigong state. Long-term practice can enhance physical fitness without any side effects. When exercising, just use enough, not too hard. Abdominal breathing is unnatural, and it is easy to cause head swelling, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, chest tightness, abdominal fullness and pain. It may be one or several, and everyone is not necessarily the same; General requirements for practicing breathing: breathe smoothly and be comfortable naturally. Heshun: Breathe steadily, lightly, continuously and slowly. Don't hold your breath.
When you are a beginner, breathe naturally. With a certain foundation, it will naturally transition to abdominal breathing. When their foundation is further solid, they will transition to reverse abdominal breathing. This refers to the phased change, but not necessarily at every stop. The specific mastery must be natural, comfortable and smooth, and don't pursue it with strong consciousness or force. When you feel that your breathing is not smooth, just let it go and resume your natural breathing. If there is no exercise, insufficient lung capacity will cause panting. It is suggested to pay attention to a balanced diet and do more aerobic exercise, which should gradually improve.