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- adjective Which uses, or which is located in or near, the
diaphragm
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Examples
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Twenty minutes of deep diaphragmic breathing before bed reduces the time required for a thorough rest by about one hour.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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Breathe rhythmically and naturally throughout the exercises, pausing to take a few deep diaphragmic breaths whenever you feel the need for a recharge of chee.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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Most of them combine mobile loosening and stretching movements with rhythmic diaphragmic breathing, but some of them involve pressing vital points to stimulate energy flow to various parts of the body.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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Begin by clearing the lungs with a few Bellows breaths and some deep diaphragmic breathing.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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Inhale, apply the Three Locks and retain briefly, then exhale slowly, repeating six-ten diaphragmic breaths.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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When finished, do three or four deep diaphragmic breaths with arms stretched out in ‘Surrending Weapons to the Emperor’ posture, then lower arms back to the Horse posture on the final exhalation.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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By cutting down the number of breaths required per minute by more than half, diaphragmic breathing greatly enhances respiratory efficiency, saves work on the heart, and conserves vital energy.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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Perform six-ten deep diaphragmic breaths in this posture.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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Benefits: This exercise prepares the upper chest for deep breathing and facilitates smooth transition from the diaphragmic to intercostal phase in deep breathing.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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The Bellows should always be followed up with at least a few minutes of deep diaphragmic breathing to restore normal O2/CO2 balance in the blood and recharge the lungs and bloodstream with chee.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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