Bow for releasing stomach tension and better breathing

[@earthyboheme2719]

Just want to say thank you for this is helping me. I've had a very stressful few days and today my upper stomach is so tight, these are really opening me up. I will continue to do so till I feel I'm getting more back to myself. Thank you 🍃

[@fourlightswellness]

You're so welcome! Anything other video requests, just let me know :)

[@apolic27]

Thank you Omid, this helped me a great deal with releasing feelings of stress in my stomach which have troubled me for more than over a year. I'm very grateful!

[@shannonschultz8187]

So I just did this, and felt like nothing changed, so I laid back down and started to breath better unconsciously lol thank you!!!

[@amannewman8927]

My advice is that u should breathe fully and inflate your belly , push with the muscle of your belly so it goes out. Then you hold the breathin and u do the bow. Keep pushin meanwhile of course . You may fall because of the energy ascending so be careful

[@ladina101]

This is wonderful, I continued breath work after this to continue relaxation. Thank you, namaste

[@fourlightswellness]

Namaste :)

[@catherinenadeau7344]

Is it possible that, because you've been through so much emotional stress (chronic stress) your stomach is always tensed? Is it possible that your brain think its normal to be tensed because its been tensed for so long? Thanks

[@fourlightswellness]

Catherine Nadeau Short answer is yes. The brain tends to normalize things that have been around for a while. That means that a tight stomach goes unnoticed for a long time until we choose to release it either by this bow breathing, or if you've seen my other video on the ball in the gut. A skilled practitioner can get in there with hands, too, and release tension. Chronic stress is a reality, but it's not a fate. Releasing gut tension redefines the normal, and then we can more easily protect ourselves from future stress. Any other questions, feel free to let me know, and I'll post more videos!

[@catherinenadeau7344]

Succeed With Omid thank you for making these videos, the exercices are helping me. My life is back to normal now but the past 2 years has been really stressed out for me and im suffering the consequences now : bloated stomach, tension and pressure, also jaw, neck, sinus and back pain. Also feel tired l. But when im conscious that this is all stress and i can finally relax, i feel better.

[@fourlightswellness]

Catherine Nadeau So glad I can be part of the solution for you! It's what keeps me going. I'll be sure to post a lot more stress relief videos for you!

[@soljaboy2069]

Succeed With Omid i have same problem i have digestion and burning sensation in stomach and main is when i get skipped heartbeats i feel them in the stomach why is this i had heart tests I've had all my checks n everything normal why is this

[@lg35lime20]

wow you asked exactly what i needed and helped me more than you will ever know. thank you so much! God bless you!

[@liquid79]

This breathing exercise should be called doing The Matrix

[@oloneadrian]

This is excellent

[@stacydegracia1003]

Hello, Can you please tell me where I can find your information on how to perform this Bow technique for releasing stomach tension if one has spine issues? I have severe stomach and chest tension which is causing chronic heartburn and nausea. Thank you

[@cinmac3]

i dont have heartburn or nausea. i do question my spine.

[@adityakeshav4001]

Wouldn't it cause a lower back injury/slip disc?

[@generalg4599]

Catherine nadeau, good question I’ve been emotional stressed for 3 years I literally had lower abdominal pressure/bloated/tightness for 3 years non stop could this be from anxiety??

[@fourlightswellness]

Anxiety and general high levels of stress can cause a TON of issues muscularly. When we're in fight or flight (which stress and anxiety put us in that state), our body sends blood, oxygen, and other vital nutrients to the appendages to either fight something off or run like hell. If we don't learn how to get back into parasympathetic (rest relaxation), our organs don't get their necessary level of nutrition, and end up suffering greatly. Learning how to breathe from your belly, and taking at least 10 minutes a day to get back into the body really goes a long way towards healing the abdominal tightness and anxiety.

[@maciwilson7021]

It made me feel dizzy like I was going to pass out is that normal? My stomach tension is so bad I constantly suck my stomach in so now when I release my stomach from being sucked in, it doesn’t feel right and it’s uncomfortable

[@KevinEHV]

Thanks man I think it helped. I have a lot of stress lately combined with anxiety which causes more stress. My upper abdomen feel really tight and uneasy but I can't really find a reason for it so I think its stress but this seemed to help for now.

[@sandrawilsen6324]

Do u still have it? I've had it for months now and it's making it hard to breath

[@matilda95.]

@@sandrawilsen6324 have you find some relief?

[@sandrawilsen6324]

@@matilda95. Nope i still have it☹

[@matilda95.]

@@sandrawilsen6324 have you tried to stretch your psoas muscle? Maby you can have som psoas relief. During prolonged periods of stress your psoas is constantly contracted

[@sandrawilsen6324]

@@matilda95. I've never heard of that before, im going to try that thank you!

[@kevster5252]

Are you elongating your hip flexors? Should I? I don’t want to elongate my hip flexors because I have swayback. Also this really hurts my back.

[@sarvagyabansal6865]

hey sometimes after I eat and just randomly throughout the day my stomach skin feels tight ish. I am a 16 year old, 141 pounds, 5 foot 6. Any help?

[@ChineseAndFilipinoMartialArts]

I found this helpful thank you.

[@cinmac3]

As i remember elt good , but , i have osteoporosis of spine,. So i fear it and i have no Dr care right now. I need the abdominal release.

[@aturalfor100]

Thank you, now I can fall asleep now more comfortably. from your newest subscriber.

[@fourlightswellness]

You're quite welcome!

[@kylebombczak8689]

Great video, few questions. If I have an elevated rib cage/ rib flare standing, but sit in a flexed position all day; is this the exercise for me? Isn’t bowing back overstretching potentially the opposite of what needs to be done? Or am I overthinking this lol can you explain the shaking / vibrating a little more in depth? I assumed ab weaknes at first because of rib flare but like I mentioned , sitting in in a very flexed position but standing for some reason my abs dump out and ribs are flared a bit

[@fourlightswellness]

I'll post a separate video on this for ya, as this is a video that gets a ton of questions and needs an update. Long story short, this isn't necessarily a stretch, although it can be for some people. For our nervous system, leaning backwards becomes difficult and 'scary' because we don't do it that often. So, the forward, rounded posture becomes our normal position, and feels safe. So, for a lot of people in that 'stuck' forward position, this bow position with the breathing helps 'shake' us loose, and proves to the nervous system that we can stand upright safely without falling backwards. I will say, it sounds like if your ribs are flared out, while I wouldn't worry about this making it worse, I would work on strengthening the diaphragm and lower chest/serratus muscles.

[@kylebombczak8689]

Succeed With Omid thanks for the quick response! Would you ever consider doing a Skype session? I feel like this is something you could 100% help me w but lot of questions easier to ask in person on Skype!

[@fourlightswellness]

@@kylebombczak8689 Sure can. Drop me a line at [e-mail] and we'll schedule a Skype session

[@snubdawg1386]

does this exercise benefits from breathing through the mouth and not the nose?

[@fourlightswellness]

Well, try doing it both ways and see how it works for you. What I find for most people is that the open mouth relaxes the jaw muscles and the increased volume of air deepens the stretch in the tummy and ribs. Your mileage may vary though

[@justsocialunsociate9600]

The tension in the stomach is likehas been holding something for too long which u knew not now it Release u felt the worry like feeling in the area it it is so uncomfortable like a healing that needs therapy people here don't understand.

[@mingencho6362]

I feel like I can't take a deep breath because my abdomen is really tight only on the left and when i try to my stomach churns. At the same time my abdomen feels stuffy and heavy when I stand for too long. I currently can't seem to feel much happiness or motivation because i just feel really heavy inside and it's been like this for a long time. This exercise seems to help a little in releasing the tension. Do you think anything else could help?

[@fourlightswellness]

A few things come to mind. One would be working on vacuum breathing to help massage the internal organs (I do have a video on this). Another, which I will say in advance CAN make things worse, is to get a soft cushy ball, and roll out the abdominal area (I do want to put up a video on this soon, so stay tuned). One other exercise tip is to focus on rotation a LOT. In the yoga world, rotations are a great way to aid digestion and open up the abdominal cavity. The last thing I'd say is that there might be something in the diet that is causing some inflammation in the gut, and that would also lead to some of the symptoms you mention. Good luck, and let me know if there are any specific things you'd like to see more videos about!

[@mingencho6362]

Succeed With Omid Thanks a lot for your videos! I'll try out your suggestions and see if it'll improve

[@mingencho6362]

Actually I was thinking, could this be because one or some of my core muscles are weak?

[@fourlightswellness]

It is entirely possible. If the diaphragm is weak, and not allowing a full breath, the system would be on alert all the time and could help cause the anxiety. But, in my 7 years of experience, this has never been the case without toxic exposures or childhood asthma. The challenge is always in diagnosis, and that step is rather tricky via the internet. But I would be curious, Cho, if you had had any trauma in your past. Don't share publicly, unless you want to, but keep in mind that trauma is an emotional reaction to a stimulus, and not a rational thought about something that happened to us. Could even have been birth trauma, and it was stored in the tissues. If you want to pull on that thread some more, look up things like EMDR, Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), Somatic Experiencing (SE), a lot more on bioenergetics, or even emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Good luck!

[@vaghan1]

@@fourlightswellness Thanks a lot for all of that information bro, I wish you the best

[@VMist-vy8qg]

Bro did u get this from elliot hulse?

[@maushan3]

Hi Omid. I have a stutter and am doing many things to overcome a stutter, including breathing and stretching exercises, as I am convinced undong tension in the diaphragm is a crucial part of this. So, for how long shouldyou recommend I do this exercise and how many times per session?

[@fourlightswellness]

Mauricio Mejia My philosophy with exercise is that there are workout moves, and there are work in moves. This is the later. For working in, I don't normally have reps and sets in mind, but more a feeling. In the video, I talk about what it feels like after, and I got that big release about 25 seconds through. Sometimes, I can hang out in the bow for up to 10 minutes and not experience the same release, and sometimes even 10 seconds there is too much. Start with just a few big breathes there to test the waters (and pain levels in the back) and keep increasing the time. But again, the focus is on the quality and depth of the breathe, not the position or time.

[@maushan3]

Perfect, got it! Thanks

[@cinmac3]

i have concerns for my back, but,i akso feel i need it!? if one does it on the floor , would it work or be a perform for hips, i did your once or twice, maybe more and i can do it, but, i still don't know. no pain, so?

[@fourlightswellness]

To answer your question, the back will tell you if you're going too far into the position. We're not trying to lean back, necessarily, but rather stretch the abdominal wall while it is working (eccentric stretching). Only lean back as far as you can keep the abdominals contracted to stabilize the back. This actually will teach you exactly why you might have back pain and most likely have a forward posture; the abs work great in a short contracted position, but when they get long (by standing up straight or leaning back) the abs weaken and the back gets compressed. Hope that helps! If not, let me know and I can do another video on this.

[@cinmac3]

exactly what's happening to me, My Mom who passed a couple of years ago, had this issue with here belly,too. i was afraid it was just going to be a ( heredity posteral thing), i being diagnosed with Osteoprosis, too, concered me, so i am very thankful for any inputs from movement coaches as yourself.

[@cinmac3]

Hii omed, àre you still uploading i did not work on this i so have osteoporosis in my spine,, i am not seeing another Dr t

[@Renzo.Fortini]

Im curious why do you breathe through your mouth while doing “bow”?

[@fourlightswellness]

Many reasons, but two above the rest. One is a volume thing; can breathe a lot more air through an open mouth. The second reason is energy; we mouth breathe when sympathetically aroused, and we're trying to release stress/fear/anxiety from the stomach, all sympathetic nervous system stuff. Hope that helps :)

[@aqibhuda7652]

Hey brother, i just feel tightnes in my stomach when i deep breath or normal, the bloating is sometimes so much that it doesn't even allow me to talk for long. I couldn't be able to complete my sentence as i feel i am running out of breath, even if when i try or force myself to speak it just gives me neck and jaw tension which result in blockage of words. In the end i always get anxious that how do i suppose to relax and control all this. Please reply 🙏

[@Vengiism]

I had exactly what you described its a condition called haital hernia where part of the stomach moves into the chest and stays there.I would struggle breathing after a heavy meal or breathing standing up with belly relaxed.Hope this helps m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aom5oqNriNabjsk

[@aqibhuda7652]

@@Vengiism hey thanks for the link. Did you try this? If yes, then did it help you simewhat?

[@sandrawilsen6324]

I have the exact same is it gone now?

[@aqibhuda7652]

@@sandrawilsen6324 hey..not exactly it'll take time but you've to practice just belly breathing and allow the airflow to be natural, in order to get rid of breath getting stuck in ribcages as well.

[@umaiDASHA]

Hi, this is interesting. I recently release a lot of tension from my stomach and interested in exercises to achieve more steady result. Is there certain practices you know of - how to work on stomach and internal organs from inside (I'll definitely try this one) I also have spine problems... I can't find any online yet. Thanks!

[@fourlightswellness]

Hey Dasha! Thanks for the comment, and question. I just posted a new video that may answer your question. Look up Vacuum Breathing in general, or feel free to check out this link to my newest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKCmhZ2Ao9t3e9E Hope that helps!

[@umaiDASHA]

Succeed With Omid ok thanks I'll check👍🏻

[@chrismorenomccarthy8487]

so the shaking is not necesarilly bad?

[@fourlightswellness]

Christian Moreno Great question, cause with most other stretches, shaking means overstretching. But, think of the shaking here like a wet dog shaking off water; we're getting rid of excess tension in the stomach and hips. Another useful way of thinking about it: replace shaking with vibrating. When the area vibrates, it's akin to a massage for the abs.

[@chrismorenomccarthy8487]

One more question. Should i try to diaphragm all day long? Like at work?

[@fourlightswellness]

It depends. If it distracts you from work, I'd say no. But, ideally with training you will be breathing with the diaphragm as a default. I recommend clients to use bow breathing once or twice a day, and I also have many other breathing exercises to help make breathing well a subconscious act. I'll try to add a few more videos on that in the near future.

[@muschisalat1705]

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