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The diaphragm and abdomen should remain firm after each pause. Imagine that you are breathing up a set of stairs. This visualization may make the practice easier for you. On completion of the interrupted inhalation, exhale slowly and smoothly until the lungs are empty. Do not strain. Practise 11 rounds, then relax and breathe normally.
Lungs full
Technique 2
pause
Exhalation
Inhalation
BSYON Lungs empty
Lungs empty
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Technique 2: interruption of exhalation
Practise in the same way, except that inhalation is smooth and full Exhalation is interrupted by a series of pauses until the lungs are completely empty. The number of pauses depends on the individual capacity Practise 11 rounds, then relax and breathe normally.
Lungs full
Technique 3
pause
Inhalation
Exhalation
pause
Lungs empty
BSYS Lungs empty
Technique 3: interruption of inhalation and exhalation
This practice combines both interrupted inhalation and interrupted exhalation. Inhale with a series of pauses until the lungs are full.
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