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Forced Breathing
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius Strap muscles of neck
BSY
]c
C
Pectoralis major (& minor)
- Lattisimus dorsi Serratus anterior
Anterior abdominal (external, internal & transverse)
Rectus
B
170
A
A: Forced abdominal movements; B: Forced chest movements C: Forced clavicular movements
Do not use the diaphragm to assist either inhalation or exhalation.
Continue thoracic breathing, pausing slightly for a second. or two after inhalation and exhalation.
Count 50 breaths.
Thoracic breathing with forced exhalation
Lie in shavasana and relax the body completely. Commence thoracic breathing as above.
Practise for a few minutes.
Complete the next exhalation and then contract the ribcage, even beyond the natural position. You will notice that some air still remaining in the lungs after the last exhalation has just been forced out. Some abdominal tension is required to achieve this.
Now the lungs feel completely empty.
