General · Early recovery
Diaphragmatic Breathing
How to do it
Lie on your back with one hand on your chest and one on your belly. Breathe in slowly through your nose, letting your belly rise while your chest stays still, then exhale slowly through your mouth.
- Body region
- General
- Position
- Supine
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Recovery phase
- Early recovery
- Purpose
- Education
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