#Belly breathing

[andmyvape]

It just became abundantly clear to me that I do NOT belly breathe

Anyone got any stretches for the diaghram that aren't just the trick with me laying down with my hands on my ribcage and belly? I see the purpose of that trick but I think I need something for before that step. Like something to get the process of engaging the muscle to stretch and contract besides of its own volition because I don't have the control I need right now

[twilighttapes]

Takashi Kokubo, Jamaica ~ Waves And Light And Earth, 1993

Following a deep dive in meditative yet somber waters with Mr Reed (see previous post), encounter with this cute healing underwater creature. As if found in a magical treasure cave, hidden just behind heavy rocks. Everything suddenly feels brighter and lighter. Note: "When, at the beginning of summer, thunder - electrical energy - comes rushing forth from the earth again, and the first thunderstorm refreshes nature, a prolonged state of tension is resolved. Joy and relief make themselves felt. So too, music has power to ease tension within the heart and to loosen the grip of obscure emotions. The enthusiasm of the heart expresses itself involuntarily in a burst of song, in dance and rhythmic movement of the body. From immemorial times the inspiring effect of the invisible sound that moves all hearts, and draws them together, has mystified mankind. Rulers have made use of this natural taste for music; they elevated and regulated it. Music was looked upon as something serious and holy, designed to purify the feelings of men. It fell to music to glorify the virtues of heroes and thus to construct a bridge to the world of the unseen. "

[compassionmattersmost]

Diaphragmatic Breathing: A Pathway to Deepening Meditation from Ordinary Mind to Meditative Mind

Introduction to Advaita Vedanta: Before we delve into the practice of diaphragmatic breathing and its benefits, it’s important to understand the philosophical backdrop from which these concepts emerge. Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy, teaches the principle of non-duality (Advaita), positing that the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman) are one. This…

[fitnessmantram]

Belly Breathing Exercise, Breathing Exercise, #shorts #breathingexercis...

[copperdichroic]

Long Lungs

I inhale.

You should feel your belly expand.

What a foolish way to teach deep breathing

to a child who takes things literally.

I look the part

but my lungs don't fill space

as they should.

My stomach sticks out

a stone of muscle and strain.

Hand on my bloated abdomen.

I can't figure out these long lungs.

I exhale.

I inhale.

I've found the key to long lungs.

Hand just below my sternum.

I open the maw of my diaphragm wide

to swallow that old stone whole.

My ribcage unfolding

until the chasm I've made

kisses my spine.

The embers in my dead blood flicker back to life

and the long frost recedes from my vision.

Take a deep breath.

I exhale.

[medantahospital606]

Abdominal Breathing | Medanta Care

[dominiquealston]

Opening the Eye to Manifestation

The pineal gland is a small, pinecone-shaped gland located near the center of the brain. It is responsible for the production of the hormone melatonin, which helps regulate sleep-wake cycles. The pineal gland is also known as the “third eye” because it is thought to be involved in spiritual perception and enlightenment. In some Eastern philosophies, the pineal gland is considered a spiritual…

[heavysambino]

I could barely get these pants on, I swear it makes my belly look bigger than it is.... Definitely isn't the 4 burgers I just had <3

Here is my cashapp if you wanna support! Again, no pressure <3

$Sambinoo1

[chubote]

Fat puppy wobbles for your Friday.

Give treats? 🐶

[hotvintagepoll]

I love these polls. But this feels like a weird and uncomfortable time to continue them. While we are in the process of deciding whether or not to give fascism unlimited power in the greatest military power currently on the planet, these posts feel uncomfortably out of touch with the existential threat facing all of humanity. I cannot enjoy voting in silly polls when I know that all of humankind faces the threat of extermination.

When we can return to a less horrifying reality, I would enjoy revisiting these polls. At the moment, to continue them feels like a cruel celebration of privilege from those who are insulated from the most extreme consequences of current proposed policies. It is hard to think of what level of inhumanity is necessary to continue laughing in the face of so much world-wide horror.

Of course you don't have to stay, and I won't begrudge you at all for going. But there's one point of yours here I feel is worth discussing, and it's your last one: laughing in the face of world-wide horror.

There is a difference between laughing at horrifying things and taking a break to laugh. In a world that is horrifying—and, to be honest, has been horrifying since this blog began, and long before then, and will be after it's done—you need to laugh to keep your endurance. I mean that every step of the way. You will not be able to keep fighting for the people who need your help, including yourself, if you don't give yourself a break and let yourself have joy and silliness in little dollops on the regular.

In my real life, when I'm not posting hot silly people on the hot silly people blog, I try to find ways to help change the world for the better. I've been trying for a while. And one of the key things I've learned in that while is that having a little fun and silliness does not dilute the work of making the world better—it gives you the fuel to keep doing it. Your human brain and body need a muchness. They need joy and sorrow and work and rest and laughter to keep going—and before you say, that's a privilege! yes, in today's broken world it often is. It should not be one. It is a right. You have the right to find spots of joy, silliness, time off from the world.

Stuff sucks right now, but taking ten minutes off to let yourself rest is not going to contribute to the end of the world. We need to rest and laugh if we want to keep going. I've always said this is a silly blog, and I maintain that yes! it is silly, it is pointless, this is nothing big at all. Nothing here has any consequence. And that can be a small good thing at the end of the day. It doesn't mean the big stuff doesn't matter if we have the small stuff too. We can have both. We need both.

I hope you find peace, wherever you are.

[bigbellybelle]

Out of breath tummy play?? WITH BURPS???

Yes this might be the hottest fucking video I've ever taken. Something about watching my tummy move like that where I look like a giant pile of fat,,,, fuck it's perfect~

[holdmecloserchunkydancer]

Sucking in doesn't look much like sucking in... The struggle is very real with these pants.

[fatboystuff]

These stairs are no good for me

[sassypiglet86]

My laundry machines are in the 3rd floor and my room is on the first. I always have to take a break now after coming up because wow, stairs are kinda hard now….

[chillguy180]

My heartbeat and breathing.