Three-Part Breath
Ready to begin?
Find a comfortable position
- Inhale in 3 stages: belly → ribs → chest (4s total).
- Exhale in reverse: chest → ribs → belly (6s total).
- Repeat 4 cycles.
Three-Part Breath: Connect With Your Body
The three-part breath, or Dirga Pranayama, is a foundational yogic breathing practice that can help you to connect with your body, calm your mind, and reduce stress. It's a great way to bring awareness to your breath and cultivate a sense of inner peace.
How it works:
This technique involves breathing into three different parts of your torso: your belly, your rib cage, and your chest. This helps to expand your lung capacity and release tension in your body.
Benefits:
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Calms the nervous system
- Increases lung capacity
- Promotes a sense of grounding and presence
How to practice:
- Lie on your back with your knees bent.
- Place one hand on your belly and the other on your chest.
- Inhale slowly, first into your belly, then into your rib cage, and finally into your chest.
- Exhale slowly, releasing the breath from your chest, then your rib cage, and finally your belly.
- Continue for 5-10 minutes.