HOW TO BREATHE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19374, 9 January 1925, Page 8

HOW TO BREATHE.

"With the exception of professional singerß and elocutionists, who are taught to breathe correctly, hardly one woman in a thousand is a deep breather. And deep breathing is essential to beauty and youth ss well as to health. The shallowbreather never obtains enough oxygen to givj her a clear complexion or bright eyes. The first step towards deep breathing is (o acquiro the habit of walking correctly. When walking, or titting—for to sit corleetly is aj important a* to walk correctly —the head iiuould be erect, the chest expanded, and Hie nhoulders thr3wn hack ami orawn iownvvnrds. This enables the lungs to be filled and emptied without any effort. If you aro a shallow breather and wish to improve your health and your looks, practise the following exercise every day lor several minutes. It will brighten your eyes, clear your complexion, and give you ft graceful carriage, besides warding off ilm 1 : "middle aged" spread which is so much dreaded by the woman who wishes to preserve her good looks. Stand with the back against a door or wall in a room which is thoroughly well ventilated, with the Icick of (he head, thouldcrs, elbows, and heels touching tin! wall or door. Then inhale, very slowly, through the i.ostrils a deep b.'enth. Hold it for a second or longer if possible, then very flowly exhale.—lllo.S. in Paily Chronicle.