Swedish+Respiratory+Exercises

Exercise 1
One of the simplest - breathe in deeply while slowly lifting your arms above your head and then slowly breathing out while bringing your arms back along your body. Can be done sitting, standing, or lying down. Made more effective by flexing your body over your waist while breathing out, until your fingers touch your toes. This flexion will help eliminate considerable quantities of fouled air from the lungs, which would otherwise remain.

Exercise 2
Stand near an open window and bring your hands together, palm to palm. Now breathe in deeply, hold your breath and lift your arms over your head while pressing your hands together as far back as possible. Then breathe out slowly, while keeping your arms in this position. Fill your lungs again and bring your arms back slowly to their initial position. This exercise strengthens the muscles that extend through the chest and abdomen.

Exercise 3
Join your hand behind your back, above the hips. Breathe in deeply while pushing your arms downwards and extending them outwards in order to pull the shoulders towards the back. When your lungs are full, hold your breath for a moment then breathe out and let your arms down. This exercise helps to correct round shoulders

Individuals with cardiac insufficiency, arteriosclerosis or tuberculosis must practice these exercises w/ caution. It is also essential to consult a physician/naturopath