For those of you who have not been attending the latest trimester, one of our 2 required texts (other than my book) is the wonderful "Anatomy of Breath" by Blandine Calais-Germain - author of "Anatomy of Movement." This week's assignment is based on the book.
If you don't have a copy, please consider purchasing one using the provided Amazon link - the sales will help support The Breathing Project.
For this week's homework, I'd like you to read Anatomy of Breathing pages 133-149: "Analysis of the Principal Types of Breathing."
After reading those pages, please reply with your answers to the following questions:
1. On pages 134 - 139, Calais-Germain describes 2 distinct forms of diaphragmatic breathing, but does not name them, other than calling them "1st Mechanism," and "2nd Mechanism." What would you call them?
2. On pages 141 - 145, she describes "Costal Breathing" as a separate mechanism of inhalation. Based on our discussions so far, what do you think of the distinction she makes between diaphragmatic and costal breathing?
If you don't have a copy, please consider purchasing one using the provided Amazon link - the sales will help support The Breathing Project.
For this week's homework, I'd like you to read Anatomy of Breathing pages 133-149: "Analysis of the Principal Types of Breathing."
After reading those pages, please reply with your answers to the following questions:
1. On pages 134 - 139, Calais-Germain describes 2 distinct forms of diaphragmatic breathing, but does not name them, other than calling them "1st Mechanism," and "2nd Mechanism." What would you call them?
2. On pages 141 - 145, she describes "Costal Breathing" as a separate mechanism of inhalation. Based on our discussions so far, what do you think of the distinction she makes between diaphragmatic and costal breathing?
