Pursed Lip Breathing is Good For Your Mind and Your Lungs According to New Studies
Breathing exercises are popular when it comes to stress management and mindfulness. But there may be more benefits to focused breathing, especially when it comes to lung health.
Pursed lip breathing involves taking deep breaths in and exhaling for twice the amount of time – through pursed lips. This simple, yet effective, breathing technique has been shown to ease anxiety, strengthen the diaphragm, and may help prevent shortness of breath.
Pursed lip breathing is useful because it can be done anywhere and can be completed in a relatively short amount of time. Those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may see the greatest benefits from this simple exercise.
