Peace, I am Chris... I am about to resume training by my lonesome since I don't have enough money to go back to school. Since then I've gotten way out of shape, gone through much emotional stress and don't feel healthy anymore! My breathing is not what it should be! I appear to be in good shape, but appearances can be deceiving. I'm sure you all know how important breathing is, especially in martial arts. I'd like to open up a discussion on the breath. Are there any breathing techniques you practice? Do you think you could breath better and as a result, reach a deeper understanding in your training? Do you breathe specific ways during strenuous workout? I've been taught a few techniques that I would like to share: ~Breath of Fire~ inhale/exhale quickly with a full chest. This is a workout. Slow down or speed up, take in more air or less. ~Release Breath~ Breathe in deeply, then release all air out through your mouth as if trying to blow out a candle from a far distance.