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The Diaphragm Muscle
The diaphragm is a muscle, somewhat dome-shaped, attached to your lowest ribs all the way around the torso, dividing your lung cavity from your abdominal cavity. It relaxes into the shape of a dome. When it contracts, it flattens out, making more room for the lungs to take in air and, pushing down on the abdominal organs, making your belly expand.
If you watch babies breathe, you will see their tummies expand as they inhale. Many adults have lost this natural way of breathing. Put your hands on your belly and see if you can let your belly expand as you inhale. Yoga will help you learn diaphragmatic breathing.
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What is the right technique? Let your body be the boss of your yoga.
These lessons are free. Use them cautiously and at your own risk.
Additional homework: take a long walk or run five times a week.
You can do these yoga/pilates poses in any order you want, or just click on the "Next" button (above) to get the recommended sequence.
© copyright Pam Portugal Walatka, 2008 with Nancy Portugal Jamello.
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Nancy Portugal Jamello's Hatha yoga classes
in Saratoga, San Jose, and Los Gatos
Pam Portugal Walatka's yoga fitness class in Los Altos Hills
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