By Daniel Mattson

Atmospheric pressure is relative to all pressure in the respiratory system as in the cardiovascular system. Ventilation moves air in and out of the alveoli because the pressure is less than or greater than the atmospheric pressure. In the process of inhalation, oxygen is directed into the alveoli, it then is transferred to the red blood cells by diffusion. The oxygenated blood is red in color. This red blood travels to the left chamber of the heart, where it is distributed to every cell in the body. When the cells use the oxygen through cellular respiration (use of oxygen and nutrients to produce energy, water, and CO2) it changes the gas to carbon dioxide. As the cells diffuse the carbon dioxide it also expels any toxins or poison from the cell. These toxins along with carbon dioxide now travel back to the heart’s right chamber. The right chamber pumps the now purplish deoxygenated blood to the lungs. This is where the lungs exchange the carbon dioxide with the fresh air. As this process takes place the toxins are also released with the carbon dioxide. This is in turn is expelled out through the lungs in exhalation.

             All schools of meditation strive for naturalness or calmness of breathing. Understanding the principles of breathing may help you to appreciate the meditation more. When breathing is practiced rhythmically and deeply many benefits are assured. The internal organs are compressed and decompressed during deep breathing exercises. This is used to slowly and naturally massage the organs. This in tern increases blood and oxygen circulation throughout the body. The benefits to this are innumerous; increased concentration, mental alertness, enhanced immune system, and much more.

             To start meditation simply find a location you feel comfortable with. Breathe in through the nose and out through the nose or in through the nose and out through the mouth. Count slowly as you breathe in, then slowly count as you breathe out. Make the breath as calm and natural as possible, never forcing the breath. Let the breathing be the same going in as it is going out. As simple as this may seem it actually takes some concentration. You want the breath to be slow, deep, and rhythmic. In our Shaolin training you can learn far more advanced meditations. This is a very brief overview of breathing in meditation. You should always follow the instructions of a trained instructor for using advanced techniques.

Basics of Breathing Meditation

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