Why is abdominal breathing more effective? What are its benefits and how to practice it? Free ebook 15 habits to be happy every day: https://annabellebarba.com/ebook-etre... Subscribe to the channel ????: / zen and fulfilled Covid-19 21-day challenge: From March 28, 2020 to April 16, 2020, one video per day with a concrete tool to live more serenely this period of uncertainty and change. Free on my channel. More info: • [Covid-19] 21-day challenge To follow me: Website: https://annabellebarba.com Facebook: Zen et épanouis / zen-et-%c3%a9panouis-103039501178930 ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Most people breathe badly, and have thoracic or even clavicular breathing. This was also my case before I discovered breathing in sophrology. Disadvantages of thoracic breathing: only oxygenates the upper part of the lungs, less good oxygenation of the body, feeling of oppression, increases stress. Abdominal breathing is our natural breathing but we lose it little by little with the stress of daily life which gradually blocks our diaphragm. The diaphragm is a very important respiratory muscle, thanks to its contraction and relaxation it allows the entry and expulsion of air. (to learn more: the anatomy and functioning of abdominal breathing are explained in the video (start at 1:46) Benefits of abdominal breathing: better oxygenation of the body (so we have access to our full potential), reduces stress, improves sleep, improves digestion. Practice abdominal breathing: an exercise to learn to breathe with the belly is to start by exhaling to completely empty your lungs and then let your belly relax naturally when inhaling. Do not hesitate to post your questions in the comments ???? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ABOUT ============= THE CHANNEL ============== Welcome to the zen and fulfilled channel: a channel on personal development and sophrology that gives you tools to feel more relaxed, more confident in your daily life. ============= WHO AM I? ============= I am Annabelle Barba, I am training to become a sophrologist. I felt bad about myself, tired all the time, I was afraid of what other people would think, which prevented me from doing lots of things (going out, meeting new people, chatting naturally, in short, I simply couldn't be myself). I thought I would stay shy all my life! And two years ago, I got tired of having a life that didn't suit me so I turned to personal development and then sophrology which gave me a lot of tools to feel better in my life. And I didn't think that in 2 years the changes could be so important. Today I feel much more confident and fulfilled. I finally dare to be myself, and it's so liberating! If it was possible for me, it is for you too! And that's why I'm making this channel to pass on to you the tools that helped me to be more confident, more serene, to find my vitality and a meaning to my life! If you are interested, subscribe to the channel ???? / zen et épanouis ????Music used ???? Credits: Light Sting by Kevin MacLeod is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... ???? Visual aids used (in order of appearance)???? Diaphragmatic breathing: French school of sophrology • Diaphragmatic breathing. The diaphragm: https://qee.fr/a-la-rencontre-de-mon-... Lung animation: By John Pierce — Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Abdominal breathing diagram: https://www.apprendrelaflute.com/la-r... Abdominal breathing exercise diagram: https://www.relaxationdynamique.fr/la... I wish you a great day! Take care of yourself