15 thoughts on “A Powerful 3-Part Deep Abdominal Breathing Technique”

1. You have been tagged for Personal Development List would love for you to participate.

2. Priscilla,

   Thanks for the invite. I have updated the list here on my site. Thanks for taking the pains to put the list together. Much appreciated.

   -Desika

3. Great post! You are so right to emphasize the importance of full, deep, rhythmic breathing. We have only two points to add:
   (1) To ensure that the inhale and exhale are the same length, we’ve found it very helpful to use the heartbeat;
   (2) Breathing in a ratio of 2:1 exhale to inhale is good for developing the exhale, if that is needed. But many people have difficulty with the inhale. We have found it most beneficial to maintain an even balance between the inhale and the exhale, and we’ve found that when people need to work on the exhale, it is best to do so in the context of a balanced, full breath.
   Thank you for your good work.

4. Dear Puran and Susanna Bair,

   Thank you very much for your insightful comment. Your points are well-taken. As you saw above, I make it clear in the points (1) and (3) sub-section, “Some Important Points to Follow,” that first 1:1 breath must be mastered and only after that 1:2 breath should be tried and only if comfortable.

   Your suggestion about using the heartbeat for getting the breath rhythm is very interesting. It would be great if you could elaborate a bit more on that one, or point out a link.

   In my own experience focusing on the heart-center, following inner guidance, during my mantra meditation (a couple of years ago) alleviated certain adverse effects I was experiencing at that time and helped activate the Kundalini Sakthi in me.

   Thanks,
   Desika

5. Certainly, the link for heart rhythm meditation is:

   energizeyourheart.com

   or

   IAMheart.org

6. Puran and Susanna,

   I appreciate the links.

   Thanks,
   -Desika

7. Useful and healthy meditating tips as well guidelines to build a healthy mind, body and soul.

8. i think you are right here this could also help with childbrith and control

9. If you want to learn about abdominal breathing then check out this site I found. You will be glad that you did!
   http://holybreathspiritualqigong.com

10. Dave,

    Thank you for the link.

    -Desika

11. Dear sir i was doing vasi yogam past 15 year which my guru teach me ,i’t gud should i learn more or wht should i do .

12. Dear Gunasegeran,

    Nobody can answer that question but you. I suggest that you follow your heart. Since you have a guru, have you asked him/her the same question?

    Thanks,
    Desika

13. Thanks for this detailed instruction of the breathing technique! I’ve read other people’s instructions on breathing exercises and yours is definitely one of the best

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15. Hello Desika, I’d like to know what you think of inhaling AND exhaling starting from the belly then to ribs, then to chest area. How cold you explane the benefits to your described way? Thank you! Anastasia