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Upper-Chest Breathing — Manomithra

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Upper-Chest Breathing

Clavicular Breathing

Upper-Chest Breathing — a breathing practice for a beginner student. Its focus is breath awareness.

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Instructions

Sit comfortably with an upright but relaxed spine.
Establish natural breathing.
Begin the technique gently.
Keep inhalation and exhalation comfortable.
Do not force or extend retention.
Stop if dizzy, distressed, or uncomfortable.
Finish with natural breathing.

Precautions

Keep the breath easy; never hold or force it.

Reviewer’s notes

Increase duration or complexity gradually; introduce ratios and retentions only with competent instruction.

Details

Type: Pranayama
Difficulty: Beginner
Category: Breathing
Pacing: seated
Orientation: seated
Duration: 5 minutes
Hold: 5 minutes
Repetitions: —
Breathing: Technique-specific; never force the breath or continue through dizziness/discomfort.
Side: —

Primary focus

Breath awareness

Demonstration

YCB Practical Exam - Abdominal, Thoracic, Clavicular Breathing & Yogic Breath | Yog Aurora #ycbYog Aurora · Watch on YouTubeA reference from another channel. It was not made or reviewed by Manomithra, so check it against the instructions on this page and against a teacher.

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