Breathing is done by contracting the diaphragm, a muscle located horizontally between the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity. Air enters the lungs and the chest rises and the belly expands during this type of breathing.
- Inhale through the nose into the belly button. The belly button expands during inhalation
- Exhale through the mouth, dropping the belly button
- Visualise an umbrella: Inhale, opening the umbrella in all direction. Exhale, closing the umbrella.