The Yogic Breath, Deergha Swaasam

Too many people these days are focused on the daily grind of their lives, stressing out about every minute detail. People are suffering through their lives, ignoring their pains and heartaches and letting them fester and grow, which is an unhealthy practice. If a person wishes to calm themselves, help lengthen their life, reduce stress, and connect with other beings and humans in this world to try and halt everyone's pain and suffering there are many Eastern techniques one could use. A person could practice Yoga, working with energy, and there are those who do just that, dedicating their lives to learning all they can. But for those of us who do not have the time or the luxury of this, there is one simple technique that can be employed by anyone, anywhere to help increase the quality and enjoyment of your life.

Deergha Swaasam, The Deep Three Part Breath, is also known as the yogic breath. All parts of the lungs are utilized when breathing this way. The mind and the breath have an intimate connection, for example, when a person is hyper, talkative, or has thoughts racing through their mind, they will have a fast, shallow breath. If a person wants to calm themselves down, slow down the racing thoughts in their mind, they can do so by breathing slower, deeper and using this technique, which also allows a person to breath in almost eight times the amount of oxygen taken with normal breaths.

When practicing this technique one needs to exhibit proper posture with a straight spine and head centered for an easier flow of energy. Next, you should place you hands on your abdomen and exhale completely. When you breathe out, your stomach should almost deflate, as the breath leaves your body. The next step is to inhale and fill only your abdomen. Close your eyes and focus on extended the abdomen as you breath, not the chest or any other part. Practice this first part of the technique until you have it mastered. For some people it may take one session to master it, others may take a little practice, especially if they are not closely attuned to their body.