Breathing & Relaxation
Postural Breathing at the Wall
Improves body awareness and promotes deep, relaxed breathing. Helps to find an upright yet non-rigid posture.
- Breathing
- Posture
- Body awareness
- Relaxation
Instructions
How to do it
Stand with your pelvis and back loosely against a wall. Breathe calmly and deeply into your side ribs and lower back, feeling your spine lengthen with each exhalation.
Dosage
5–8 calm, deep breaths
Important
Do not adopt a rigid, military-like posture. Keep your shoulders relaxed and your body loose.
Common mistakes
- Pressing shoulders into the wall
- Arching the lower back
- Breathing only into the chest
- Tensing the body
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.