Restoring functional breathing does not require specialized equipment. The exercises can be done at home and at any time of the day. They can be performed in principle by people of all ages and levels of physical condition, with some exceptions or care in some of the routines. Care that your instructor will expose during training.

If you suffer from hypertension, nostril breathing, slow and subtle is an effective way to help lower blood pressure. It is recommended that you start with only nasal breathing and the softer exercises., until this condition is resolved. Then you can move on to the most demanding routines within your process of restoring your functional breathing.

Practicing regular nasal and slow breathing exercises can help you reduce blood pressure because:</P<

• Slows heart rate.
• Increases the sensitivity of the baroreflex.
• Reduces sympathetic activity.
• activates the parasympathetic system.
• Reduces chemoreflex activation.
• Lowers systolic and diastolic pressures.
• Relaxes the blood vessels.
• Improves blood flow.

Here are some tips to start practicing nasal breathing, slow and subtle:

• Sit with your spine straight and your arms at your sides.. Imagine a rope gently pulling you up towards the ceiling..
• Close your eyes and feel the space between your ribs expanding..
• as you inhale, feel the ribs moving out, and
• when you exhale, feel the ribs moving in.
• Go slowing down your breathing.
• Continue breathing slowly and deeply for a few minutes..
• Keep your attention on your breath.
• if you get distracted, simply bring your attention back to your breathing.
• Repeat this exercise as many times as possible during the day..

The following article talks about the benefits of nasal and slow breathing in people with hypertension.