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

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,