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A very common breathing technique is known as ‘Natural Breathing’
and is not much different from normal breathing other than deeper
breathes and longer pauses. Spend five minutes and try this breathing
technique for yourself.
Natural Breathing Technique
This is a simple breathing technique to help relax the body, improve
oxygenation of the blood, and provide an overall feeling of well
being. Try this exercise for yourself.
1.
Inhale through your nose, slowly expanding your diaphragm
2.
Pause (1 second)
3.
Exhale through your mouth (6 seconds)
4.
Pause (1 second)
Muscle relaxation
Studying for long hours tires and fatigues the body which can cause
upper and lower back pain, a tense neck, and knotted muscles. Not
to
mention the stress which is associated with studying can cause
tension headaches, tense jaws, and overall muscle stress. Muscle
relaxation is a great technique to calm and relax the body’s muscles.
It is obvious that this type of tension is not conducive to effective
studying. There are many difference techniques to combat tense
muscles through muscle relaxation and if you are interested, there are
hundreds of books on the matter. The muscle relaxation technique in
this book is geared specifically toward students.
Muscle Relaxation Technique
This is a simple
muscle relaxation technique to relax the muscles of
the body. Try this exercise at any time.
1.
Sit or Lie in a comfortable position: Choose either a
comfortable chair or lay on a comfortable bed for this exercise
2.
Practice 10 Natural breathing cycles: Natural breathing
techniques are described at the beginning of the chapter.
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