007_The Basics of Yoga! How do you do a comfortable "breath"?

Thank you for coming to read again today 😊🍀

Before you read this article,
why don't you check your own breathing right now?

In a place where you feel safe, close your eyes
and let's observe how you are breathing right now.

Don't worry at all about whether it's long or short, deep or shallow.

Just repeat "inhale, exhale".

You can do it while sitting in a chair or standing.

Let your arms hang loosely,
or place both hands on your thighs, chest, or stomach.

Don't try too hard; just find a comfortable posture.

Setting a timer for 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes
is also a good idea.

In a day spent busily doing this and that,
try to make time to focus only on your own breathing.

Now, go ahead.

So, how did your breathing feel?

"It gradually became more comfortable"

"My head feels clear now that I'm done"

"I dozed off"

"I couldn't concentrate at all"

I'm sure there are various impressions.



Now, from here on, I will talk about the "how-to and tips" for breathing
one by one.

First, in yoga, the basic rule is
"nasal breathing," where you inhale through your nose and exhale through your nose.

Inhaling through your mouth can easily hurt your throat,
so try to inhale through your nose as much as possible.


If you feel like your body is a bit tense
or that breathing is difficult,

try exhaling through your mouth a few times
like a sigh, saying "haaaa"
or "fuuuu".

Really, try saying "haaaa" or "fuuuu"
out loud.

Just like when you soak in a hot spring.

Once you start to become aware of the breathing
that you usually do unconsciously,
let's take a closer look at your breathing.

For example, when you inhale,
you might feel your chest expand.
You might feel your stomach swell.

When you exhale, you might feel the tension in your shoulders release.

And so on,observe the path of your breath and your body's sensations closely,
as if you were providing a "live commentary."


In a safe environment,
repeat "inhale, exhale" through your nose.

Once you get used to it, try observing the connection between your breathing and your body
like a live commentary.

Start with a short amount of time,
and please give it a try.

I would be happy if you could let me know your impressions
in the comments 😊✨

Next time, I will continue
and share tips on what to do if your concentration breaks.

See you later!