Three-Part Yogic Breathing For Balance And Calm

Experience the benefits of conscious breathing through this guided practice that explores the lower, middle, and upper regions of the lungs. By learning to engage each area of the breath, you can develop greater breath awareness, encourage relaxation, and support overall respiratory health.

This gentle practice helps create a deeper connection between the body and mind, leaving you feeling calm, balanced, and refreshed.

Transcript

Segmental breathing practice. Awakening the full capacity of your breath. Namaste, My name is Parul. And I welcome you to this gentle breathing practice. Today. We will explore a technique known as segmental breathing. This practice. Helps us bring awareness. Different regions of the lungs. And encourages. A fuller, More conscious breath. Many of us breathe automatically throughout the day. Without realizing. That we often use only a small portion of our lung capacity. And would you believe that by focusing on the lower middle ear. And upper regions of the lungs separately. We can improve breath awareness. Enhance respiratory function and invite a greater sense of calm into the body and mind. So find a comfortable seated position. With your spine tall. And your shoulders relaxed. Allow your eyes to gently close. Take a moment to settle in. Notice the natural rhythm of your breath without trying to change it. Allow any tension on the face. Chaw. And shoulders. To soften. When you're ready, We will begin. Part 1 is abdominal breathing. Place both hands lightly on your abdomen. As you inhale, Allow the breath to flow. To travel down. Toward the belly. Feel the abdomen. Gently expand into your hands. As you exhale. Feel the abdomen soften and release. Back toward the spine. Continue doing this in your own time. There is no need to force the breath. Simply allow the movement. To happen naturally. Breathe in. Belly out. Spread out. Belly in. One more time, Deep belly breath in. And out. Continue on your own. One last breath. Deep inhale. And slow exhale. Or come back. To your Normal breath. Whenever you do this on your own, Remember with each breath, Imagine creating more space in the lower regions of the lungs. And feel grounded, Steady, And relaxed. Let's move on to part two. Which is chest breathing. Now gently move. One or both hands to the center of your chest. Bring your awareness to the ribcage. And the middle region of the lungs. As you inhale. Feel the chest. Expand outward and upward. As you exhale, Feel the chest gently release. Allow the breath to fill the space comfortably. Continue doing this. As I guide you. Remember, Breathe in, Breathe out. And chest expands outwards and upwards. Exhale and the chest releases gently. Breathe in… And breathe out. There's no hurry. Slow it down further. Breathe into your chest. And release. Notice the movement beneath your hands. Observe how the breath creates expansion. And release with each cycle. And on the next exhale. Come back to your natural rhythm of breathing. Now we will move on to the third part. Which is breathing through the shoulder. Now place both your hands lightly on your shoulders. You don't have to press down, But you have to have your hands there. Bring your awareness to the upper portions of the lungs. As you inhale, Allow the breath to rise toward the collarbones and upper chest. You may notice a gentle lifting sensation through the shoulders. As you exhale, Allow everything to soften and relax. Continue breathing like that. For a few more breaths. Feeling your shoulders. Moving up as you inhale. And relaxing as you exhale. Breathe in. And breathe out. Deeper still breathing. And breathe out. Stay relaxed. Allow the breath to reach this upper region. Without strain. Or effort. Now release your hands comfortably. Onto your lap. Take a moment to notice how you feel. In this practice. We explored. The three primary regions of the lungs. The lower middle, And the upper areas. By bringing awareness to each section individually. We encouraged a more complete and efficient breathing pattern. Over time. This can help. Like I mentioned at the beginning. Red Awareness. Support respiratory health. And create a deeper connection between the body and mind. And the mind. Now take one final deep breath in. And slowly breathe out. Feel the calmness that follows. Feel the quiet rhythm of your breath. Know that this simple practice is always available to you. Wherever you are. As you continue through your day. Carry this awareness with you. Breathing a little more consciously. Moving a little more mindfully. And living. A lot more fully. When you're ready. Gently open your eyes. Namaste, That is all from me. For today. Thank you.