I naturally pull my belly in when inhaling. Is that wrong?
It's hard to retrain breath! Pregnancy (and stress, poor posture...lots of things) can change our breathing patterns which has a direct impact on the pelvic floor and deep core.
You can visualize a balloon when thinking about how to breathe correctly. When a balloon fills with air, it expands in all directions: down, forward, up and to the back. When the air empties of out a balloon it deflates in all directions. This is what naturally happens in our body if we're breathing correctly. That's why an inhale happens along with the pelvic floor, belly, back and chest expanding, and an exhale draws everything in.
Watch this video for a deeper explanation on 360 Diaphragmatic Breathing:
https://watch.chelseamethod.com/programs/collection-bqkvazynvks?cid=3240074&permalink=w1-360-diaphragmatic-breathing-154835
You can visualize a balloon when thinking about how to breathe correctly. When a balloon fills with air, it expands in all directions: down, forward, up and to the back. When the air empties of out a balloon it deflates in all directions. This is what naturally happens in our body if we're breathing correctly. That's why an inhale happens along with the pelvic floor, belly, back and chest expanding, and an exhale draws everything in.
Watch this video for a deeper explanation on 360 Diaphragmatic Breathing:
https://watch.chelseamethod.com/programs/collection-bqkvazynvks?cid=3240074&permalink=w1-360-diaphragmatic-breathing-154835
Updated on: 10/08/2023
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