Breathing: Process and Function

What is respiration? Respiration is the vital process by which oxygen is absorbed from the air (external respiration) and transported to all body cells, where it is used to generate energy (internal respiration). This produces water and carbon dioxide. The latter is released into the air to be exhaled in the lungs and thus removed … Breathing: Process and Function

Yoga Exercises

Yoga exercises are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to conventional strengthening and relaxation exercises due to their versatility in the treatment of various diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Yoga exercises can be adapted and increased accordingly for different physical conditions. Yoga exercises for two/partner A possible yoga exercise for 2 people is the forward bend. … Yoga Exercises

Yoga for beginners

Yoga is originally a philosophy of life rather than a sport, but in the western world Yoga is often understood as a specific form of training program consisting of gentle exercises involving breathing. For beginners, yoga is a small challenge of strength, stability and balance in the beginning. There are, however, exercises (asanas) that are … Yoga for beginners

Exercises against inhalation pain

Pain when inhaling can have a number of different causes, not always a disease of the bronchial tubes or the lungs must be connected with it. As part of the treatment, specific stretching and strengthening exercises as well as certain breathing exercises can bring about a significant improvement in the symptoms for those affected. Due … Exercises against inhalation pain

COPD | Exercises against inhalation pain

COPD COPD is the English abbreviation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a severe progressive lung disease that increasingly leads to shortness of breath and reduced physical performance. The main cause of COPD is smoking. Other symptoms besides shortness of breath may include weight loss, muscle wasting and psychological problems. During the course of the disease, … COPD | Exercises against inhalation pain