Lots of mindfulness exercises, as well as professional actors and singers, focus on breathing techniques from the diaphragm as they allow you to take in a lot of air, and control your breathing better.
Jennifer Ryan says: “Start small with two to five minutes per day, and build up from there. Doing these exercises daily is what counts.”
To give diaphragmatic breathing a go, start by lying down on the floor or your bed.
Put your hands on your belly so you can feel the diaphragm expand and contract with your breathing.
Start by inhaling for a count of four, then pause for a few beats before exhaling for a count of four.
Repeat for a few minutes, building up how long you can inhale and exhale for.
