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How do we set about trying to change our longstanding poor breathing habits? One of the techniques I recommend most to my clients and students is the Pigeon Breath, which is described in Stillness in Motion, by Chris Barrington, Anita Goswami, Annie Jones, foreword by Mansukh Patel.
The Pigeon Breath - in Stillness in Motion, Chris Barrington,
Anita Goswami, Annie Jones foreword by Mansukh PatelHow do we set about trying to change our longstanding poor breathing habits? One of the techniques I recommend most to my clients and students is the Pigeon Breath, which is described in Stillness in Motion. Plus – its always great to teach with these folks – I joined Mansukh, Chris, Annie and Anita on the photography set for this sequence. Combining simple movements with particular breathing instructions, the Pigeon Breath helps you expand our ribcage more fully and gain control over the different phases of breathing. You get such a good feeling when you open the sides of the chest, with the help of the arms acting like wings… and then the feeling of release in your whole breathing structure grows further as you exhale slowly, using the diaphragm to release your breath in a controlled way. Just a few rounds of this breath a day is a tonic for anyone, and is especially recommended for people with respiratory conditions such as asthma and hyperventilation syndrome. It’s a great way to start the day! More information: Stillness in Motion, by Chris Barrington, Anita Goswami, Annie Jones, foreword by Mansukh Patel |
