abdominal breathing

noun

Meaning

Deep inhalation that engages the diaphragm, causing the belly to expand rather than the chest.

Examples

Practicing abdominal breathing for five minutes can significantly lower your heart rate.
The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of abdominal breathing to achieve a state of relaxation.

Synonyms: belly breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, deep breathing, yogic breathing

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abdominal breathing

noun

Pronunciation: æbˈdɒmɪnl ˈbriːðɪŋ

Definition

Deep inhalation that engages the diaphragm, causing the belly to expand rather than the chest.

Examples

Practicing abdominal breathing for five minutes can significantly lower your heart rate.
The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of abdominal breathing to achieve a state of relaxation.

Synonyms of abdominal breathing

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