Meditative Breathing
Using meditative breathing techniques it is possible to slowly wean these patients of the ventilator machines.
As the first and most basic steps in meditation sessions call for the practice of breathing, and being very aware of the sounds and feelings this breathing makes, the individual is able to train the mind to adjust this breathing patters to suit the need at hand.
Like any other muscles in the body, the diaphragm can get “lazy” when not used to its optimum, so through meditation the individual is encouraged to visualize the actual diaphragm expanding, and contracting until the desired optimum state is achieved.
These deep breathing exercises are only effective is the meditation session is done consistently and carefully. The deep even slow movements of breathing induced by meditation calms the mind and body.
Through meditative breathing techniques, the breath in the lung cavity is increased and this helps to increase the oxygen levels in the blood stream, which in turn harmonizes the mind and body to combat any respiratory illness effectively.
Many respiratory illnesses obstruct the breathing patterns at various stages, due to blockages. In simply breathing harder or faster will not help the congestion. However the meditative style of breathing exercises produces better and more effective breaths.
Some illnesses require specific styles of meditative breathing. Asthma is one prime example. Although asthma manifests as a physical symptom, a healthy breathing technique will help the individual address the emotional state of mind that bring on such an attack.
Bronchial asthma is another respiratory illness that can be helped by meditative breathing exercises. Perhaps not to the extent of curing the disease but certainly to help make the patient more comfortable and less stressed.
