Super Power Breathing for Fresh, New Air
Because the majority of people don’t use their full lungs’ capacity, the following exercise is designed to get new air into the forgotten, unused regions of the lungs. Practice moderately at first, but with greater frequency as your lungs become healthier and stronger.
Comfortably sit or stand and now inhale slowly through the nose a complete, deep diaphragmatic breath. As you do this let your head be comfortably lifted backwards until it has come to rest as far back as it can without strain.
After holding this position and your breath for 3 to 5 seconds, slowly exhale through closed teeth as your head moves forward to the starting position. As you exhale (there should be a hissing noise as the air is forced between the teeth) concentrate on expelling all of the old air out of your lungs. Repeat this exercise several times. It’s particularly suitable to pre-aerobic warm-ups because it prepares the lungs for super oxygenation.
