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1. Diaphragmatic breathing
- Relax your shoulders and sit back or lie down.
- Place one hand on your belly and one on your chest.
- Inhale through your nose for two seconds, feeling the air move into your abdomen and feeling your stomach move out. ...
- Breathe out for two seconds through pursed lips while pressing on your abdomen.
What is proper breath support?
Lying on the floor on one's back, with the knees bent and allowing the lower back to gently push into the floor while inhaling may also cue the singer to the feeling of proper 'support' from the lower back muscles. Some teachers refer to this technique or sensation as 'breathing into the back'.
Can you increase lung capacity by holding your breath?
Individuals can increase their lung capacity by practicing holding their breath for longer periods. In addition to the recreational or professional benefits of an increased lung capacity, a person may experience additional health benefits from breath-holding.
