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Qi Gong Breathing Techniques
Qi gong is literally translated as the practice of
breathing. Deep abdominal breaths or belly breathing
is beneficial to your health in many different ways.
By using the entire capacity of your lungs you improve
your energy by increases the oxygen in the blood.
As the diaphragm descends it massages the kidneys and
adrenal glands. This decreases the release of cortisol
and other stress hormones thus improving you ability
to handle day to day stress. The diaphragm also massages
the intestine improving digestion and elimination. Using
the muscles of the abdomen to breath will strengthen
and tone this area giving you a slimmer figure.
By avoiding shallow breathing you take pressure away
from the heart and aorta thus reducing your blood pressure.
These benefits are immediate. With practice you will
begin to realize improved mental focus and ability increased
vigor of youth. Practice breathing is one of the first
and most important steps to achieving a long and stable
life.
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