What is deep breathing?

Explore how deep breathing can help manage stress, improve concentration, and enhance health, with practical ways for teens to incorporate it into their daily lives.

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Understanding Deep Breathing: A Simple, Yet Powerful Technique Deep breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, abdominal breathing, or belly breathing, is a technique that focuses on full oxygen exchange, which is the beneficial trade of incoming oxygen for outgoing carbon dioxide. Unlike short, shallow breaths, deep breathing encourages a fuller exchange of air and is a key component of relaxation practices and various forms of meditation. When you practise deep breathing, you breathe in deeply through your nose, allowing your lungs to fill with air as your belly expands. This is followed by a pause and a long, slow exhale...
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