Breathing Basics: How Does The Diaphragm Work? As part of your Level 2 and 3 anatomy exam, you need to understand the diaphragm and how this relates to breathing. The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the chest cavity, separating the chest (or thoracic cavity) from the abdomen. It's one of the primary muscles involved in the breathing process. 💨 Inhalation (Breathing In): When you inhale, your diaphragm gets a signal to contract. As it contracts it moves downward,

Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise for Stress Relief

Diaphragmatic Breathing: Quick Breaths. Here’s a diaphragmatic breathing exercise where I’m focusing on drawing my belly button in on each exhale. These are short and fast breaths either out of the nose or mouth. Benefits for Jiu Jitsu I’ve found from this type of breath work: Increased concentration, energy & motivation. Increased ability to breathe in positions I can’t take deep breaths. Decreased muscle tension & stress levels. Try it out! #jiujitsuflo #jiujitsu #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #breat