BREATHING CONTROL (SLOW)

Question 1

What is breathing control?

Answer 1

Breathing control is slow and deliberate inhales and exhales.

Question 2

How to perform breathing control?

Answer 2

Breathing control can be performed in a ratio of 1:2 with the exhale on the double. In through mouth and out through the nose.

Question 3

When to perform breathing control?

Answer 3

Breathing control can be performed directly before a performance, in breaks in play or as part of a daily routine.

Question 4

Why do we use breathing control?

Answer 4

Breathing control has both psychological and physiological benefits.
Psychological: reduction of anxiety and arousal, increased concentration, confidence and well-being.
Physiological benefits: reduced muscle fatigue and chance of muscle cramps, increased oxygen transportation and co2 removal.