The diaphragm is a broad dome-shaped muscle that separates your thorax from your abdomen. It’s major role is BREATHING! It contracts and relaxes as you breath in and out. Breathing is not something we consciously do but focused breathing has been shown to promote relaxation, lower heart rate and blood pressure, decrease cortisol, and may help alleviate symptoms of fatigue. [This exercise can be done either laying down or seated]......#energy #fatigue #stress #deepbreathing #diaphragm #breathwork

💓🌬️ The Heart and Diaphragm: Working Together for Health 💓🌬️ The diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle under the lungs, is responsible for the essential act of breathing. When the diaphragm contracts, it allows your lungs to expand, helping oxygenate your blood. Located right above the diaphragm is the heart, which depends on the diaphragm’s movements to assist with blood circulation throughout the body. This partnership between the heart and diaphragm is vital in maintaining both cardiovascular a

Breathing Basics: How Does The Diaphragm Work? As part of your Level 2 and 3 anatomy exam, you need to understand the diaphragm and how this relates to breathing. The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the chest cavity, separating the chest (or thoracic cavity) from the abdomen. It's one of the primary muscles involved in the breathing process. 💨 Inhalation (Breathing In): When you inhale, your diaphragm gets a signal to contract. As it contracts it moves downward,