Having a healthy pair of lungs with all the situations going on around the globe, has become a good-to-have since we have to be careful even for a common flu.

As a way of aiding your lungs to withstand more efficiently, we have enlisted the 3 easy breathing exercises exclusively to improve your lung capacity.

1. Ceiling Symphony exercise

– Keep your right arm on your stomach and your left arm on your chest.

– Bend your legs to make your feet rest completely on the ground.

– Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.

– Repeat it 10 to 12 times as a set. Complete 3 sets to done with this exercise.

– Rest up to 30 seconds between sets.

2. Knee-seated exercise

– Kneel down on the floor and rest your bum on your heels.

– Inhale as much as air through your nose and release slowly through mouth.

– Repeat 8 to 10 times as a set and complete 3 sets to done with this exercise.

– Rest for up to 40 seconds between sets.

3. Crocodile pose (prone position)

– Lay down on your stomach while folding your arms to place your chin above it.

– Inhale as much as air through your nose and release slowly through mouth.

– Repeat 12 to 15 times as a set and complete 3 sets to done with this exercise.

– Rest for up to 30 seconds between sets.

Benefits of these breathing exercises

– Improves lung capacity.

– Opens blockages in the lungs.

– Improves oxygen consumption. Hence, improves refreshment level.

When and who should avoid these exercises?

– Pregnant ladies should not do these exercises

– Don’t do this after meals (do at least after 1 hour)

– Avoid those who have cardiac issues. If you wish to perform these, proceed after consulting a physician.- Avoid those who have a spinal injury, rib cage or pelvic fractures.