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Numbered breath

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Institution
Klaipeda University
Institution Typology
University
Country
Lithuania
Description
Here’s how to do it: Close your eyes as you take a deep breath in. Breathe out until your lungs feel empty. Breathe in again while thinking of the number 1. Hold your breath for 2 seconds, then breathe out. Breathe in again while thinking of the number 2. Hold your breath for 3 seconds, then breathe out. Continue this exercise up to the number 8.
Disease
Lung Cancer, Covid19
Activity level
Low
Activity Typology
Home-based activities
Motivation Tools
Not available

Innovation
It incorporates mindfulness by having you focus on a sequence of numbers throughout the exercise

Evaluation System
According to Precision Medical, numbered breathing is one of several breathing exercises that can be used to increase your lung capacity. The article explains that, just like the other muscles in our body, our lungs also require exercise to remain fit and healthy. Numbered breathing is an exercise that involves controlling the movement of our lungs. This makes it effective at improving our lung capacity, especially for treating conditions like COPD.

Assessment
Numbered breath can also be used to increase your oxygen intake. It incorporates mindfulness by having you focus on a sequence of numbers throughout the exercise. This is one of the easiest breathing exercises with a focus on counting.

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