Lesson Summary

This is a demonstration of the Diaphragm Opener exercise, beneficial not only for physical well-being but also for cognitive clarity, mental health, emotional intelligence, and even spiritual growth. Here's how to facilitate the exercise:

• Encourage or practice intentional breathing through the nose for openness and better breath mechanisms.
• Set a comfortable environment with minimal distractions.
• Instruct the individual to open up their arms, relax the legs, close their eyes and focus on breath mechanics.
• Guide them to breathe diaphragmatically, filling the lower torso space.
• Locate the diaphragm by finding the bottom edge of the rib cage and applying gentle pressure just beneath or "behind" the ribs
• Monitor cues like shoulder tension or tensing of the brows; practice relaxing these responses.
• Identify and address tension disparities between sides.
• Transition to self-practice by using a softball-sized object beneath the rib cage. lying face down.
• Encourage progressive relaxation into the exercise without causing excessive pain, but embracing some of the expected discomfort.
• Communicate potential physical responses like gurgling sounds or emotional responses, such as frustration or tears.
• Discuss cognitive responses such as recalling memories or past experiences that may arise.

Practice transparency in educating individuals about the exercise to ensure a comprehensive understanding of its potential outcomes.