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'''Reverse breathing''' is a [[breathing technique]] associated with [[qigong]]. |
'''Reverse breathing''' (also '''reverse abdominal breathing''' or '''Taoist breathing''') is a [[breathing technique]] associated with [[qigong]] and [[martial arts]].<ref name=":1">{{cite book |last=Lewis |first=Dennis |year=2006 |title=The Tao of Natural Breathing: For Health, Well-Being, and Inner Growth |publisher=[[Shambhala Publications]] |isbn=978-1930485143}}</ref> It consists of compressing the abdomen while inhaling through the mouth, and expanding it while exhaling through the nose.<ref name=":1" /> Practitioners believe that consciously controlling this movement in a way opposite to normal breathing can build up ''[[qi]]'' for various applications.<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Uses == |
== Uses == |
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The technique is |
The technique is practiced in martial arts including [[baguazhang]], [[tai chi]] and other styles of [[kung fu]]. Expanding the abdomen while delivering a technique (e.g. punch) can also protect the inner organs from a received counterattack.{{cn|date=April 2024}} |
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== Effects and benefits == |
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There are many benefits to the practice of reverse breathing{{better source needed|date=June 2021}}. The Livestrong article says that it is believed to help strengthen abdominal muscles because the practice requires that one uses their abdominal muscles in order to take in breath while shrinking their stomach.<ref name=":0" /> It is also believed to strengthen one's immune system by spreading oxygen throughout the body that creates an energy that can protect the body from viruses and negative bacteria. This Idea is known as Guardian Chi.<ref name=":1" /> According to the book, ''The Tao of Natural Breathing'', reverse breathing can also improve energy levels by causing a change in pressure between the chest and the abdomen.<ref name=":1" /> It is also believed to increase one's lung capacity. Breathing in reverse to how the body naturally would, allows more air to enter one's lungs, which can help to train the lungs to take in more air.<ref name=":0" /> Reverse breathing is also often practiced for the purpose of deepening a meditation or drawing energy into the body.<ref name=":1" /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==Further reading== |
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*{{cite journal |last=Blazek |first=D. |display-authors=etal |year=2021 |title=The effect of breathing technique on sticking region during maximal bench press |journal=Biology of Sport |volume=38 |number=3 |pages=445–450 |doi=10.5114/biolsport.2021.100362|pmid=34475625 |pmc=8329978 }} |
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*{{cite book |last=Chia |first=Mantak |author-link=Mantak Chia |year=2006 |title=Iron Shirt Chi Kung |publisher=Inner Traditions/Bear |isbn=978-1594771040}} |
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*{{cite book |last=Farhi |first=Donna |year=1996 |title=The Breathing Book: Good Health and Vitality Through Essential Breath Work |publisher=Henry Holt and Company |isbn=978-0805042979}} |
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*{{cite book |last=Frantzis |first=Bruce Kumar |author-link=Bruce Kumar Frantzis|year=2006 |title=Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body: Qigong for Lifelong Health |publisher=North Atlantic Books |isbn=978-1583941461}} |
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*{{cite book |last=Horwood |first=Graham |year=2008 |title=Tai Chi Chuan and the Code of Life: Revealing the Deeper Mysteries of China's Ancient Art for Health and Harmony |publisher=Jessica Kingsley Publishers |isbn=978-1848190016}} |
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Latest revision as of 15:29, 11 May 2024
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (April 2024) |
Reverse breathing (also reverse abdominal breathing or Taoist breathing) is a breathing technique associated with qigong and martial arts.[1] It consists of compressing the abdomen while inhaling through the mouth, and expanding it while exhaling through the nose.[1] Practitioners believe that consciously controlling this movement in a way opposite to normal breathing can build up qi for various applications.[1]
Uses[edit]
The technique is practiced in martial arts including baguazhang, tai chi and other styles of kung fu. Expanding the abdomen while delivering a technique (e.g. punch) can also protect the inner organs from a received counterattack.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Lewis, Dennis (2006). The Tao of Natural Breathing: For Health, Well-Being, and Inner Growth. Shambhala Publications. ISBN 978-1930485143.
Further reading[edit]
- Blazek, D.; et al. (2021). "The effect of breathing technique on sticking region during maximal bench press". Biology of Sport. 38 (3): 445–450. doi:10.5114/biolsport.2021.100362. PMC 8329978. PMID 34475625.
- Chia, Mantak (2006). Iron Shirt Chi Kung. Inner Traditions/Bear. ISBN 978-1594771040.
- Farhi, Donna (1996). The Breathing Book: Good Health and Vitality Through Essential Breath Work. Henry Holt and Company. ISBN 978-0805042979.
- Frantzis, Bruce Kumar (2006). Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body: Qigong for Lifelong Health. North Atlantic Books. ISBN 978-1583941461.
- Horwood, Graham (2008). Tai Chi Chuan and the Code of Life: Revealing the Deeper Mysteries of China's Ancient Art for Health and Harmony. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. ISBN 978-1848190016.
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