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Reverse breathing (also reverse abdominal breathing or Taoist breathing) is a breathing technique associated with qigong and martial arts.[1] It consists of compressing the abdomen while inhaling through the mouth, and expanding it while exhaling through the nose.[1] Practitioners believe that consciously controlling this movement in a way opposite to normal breathing can build up qi for various applications.[1]
- ^ a b c Lewis, Dennis (2006). The Tao of Natural Breathing: For Health, Well-Being, and Inner Growth. Shambhala Publications. ISBN 978-1930485143.