Studies have shown that a majority of us do not properly utilise the entire capacity of our respiratory organs while breathing.

We use only a small portion of our lungs, which leads to insufficient supply of oxygen to the lungs. This further gets strained by our inactive and stressed lifestyle, which leads to many complications, like headaches, wheezing, asthma, fatigue, chest pain and more.

By adopting deep breathing relaxation exercises, you can get rid of these complications and live a healthy lifestyle. All you need is to spare some time from your busy daily routine to perform them.

Here is a simple 5 step exercise that's easy to do and can help your breathe more effectively.

1. Lie down on your back with your knees bent. Keep your left hand on your abdomen and right hand on your chest. Try to concentrate on your breathing.
2. Fill your lower lungs with air in such a way that your left hand goes up when you inhale. Make sure your right hand remains still, and then, exhale through your mouth. Repeat the procedure about 10 to 12 times.
3. Again, fill your lower lungs with air, and continue inhaling into your upper chest. This time, your right hand will rise and your left hand will fall a bit.
4. Breathe out slowly through your mouth by making a quiet whooshing sound. You will observe that your abdomen and chest are rising and falling in a rhythmic motion like a rolling wave.
5. As you exhale, you will feel the stress leaving your body, and you will be more relaxed. Continue this for about 5 - 7 minutes, at least 4 - 5 times a da