Proper activation of the diaphragm is crucial for functional breathing. Getting this right will not only help improve respiration, but also help stabilise your core for more efficient movement, as well as help you better deal with stress by stimulating your parasympathetic rest and digest response.

In this video you'll learn how to deepen and relax your respiration with diaphragmatic abdominal breathing, along with the two cues to make sure you're doing it correctly.

ALSO try these acupressure points to help relax the diaphragm:    • Acupressure For The Diaphragm To Help...  

AND if you still have difficulty, try this exercise to start strengthening your diaphragm:    • Exercise To Strengthen Your Diaphragm...  

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