BREATHING THE HUMMING BREATH

1. Sit up straight.

2. Exhale.

3. Inhale and, at the same time, relax the belly muscles. Feel as though the belly is filling with air.

4. After filling the belly, keep inhaling. Fill up the middle of your chest. Feel your chest and rib cage expand.

5. Hold the breath in for a moment then begin to exhale as slowly as possible.

6. As the air is slowly let out, relax your chest and rib cage. Begin to pull your belly in to force out the remaining breath making a slight humming sound.

7. Close your eyes, and concentrate on your breathing.

8. Relax your face and mind.

9. Let everything go.

10. Practice this breath about ten minutes.