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Exercises for lung health

The exercises that follow are designed improve breathing by:

• Supporting easeful oxygenation with full exhalations that allow full release of CO2

• Supporting healthy posture to encourage nasal rather than mouth-breathing (countering modern tendencies to push the head forward from the shoulders)

• Supporting full movement of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles for ease of breathing motions

• Loosening the shoulders and jaw, which also releases tension

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