It's December! Which means we're in full throttle holiday mode, so this month's theme is - you guessed it - Surviving the Holidays! Which naturally means lots and lots of breathing drills to keep you sane.
Exercise: Sidelying Breathing
Purpose: To use specific positioning and inhalation to gain expansion throughout your lateral ribcage
Who It's For: Everyone who loves (or hates) the holidays (and their families).
Why We Love It: Because breathing works, trust us
Procedure:
Lay on your side with your hips and knees bent to 90 degrees with a pillow under your head
Place your downside hand on the side of your ribcage that's facing the ceiling
Curl your spine slightly forward into the fetal position (spine flexion)
Breathe in through your nose and direct the pressure of the air into the area of the ribcage just under your hand
Exhale long and slow out through your mouth, getting every morsel of air out of your lungs, allowing your spine to flex forward slightly more
Repeat as prescribed; repeat on the other side
*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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