Are you worried about increasing weight? Does belly fat spoil the shape of the body? From exercise to dieting and even after trying a variety of products available in the market, if you do not feel the difference in you, then do not worry, rather read this article, because we have brought you a great way to reduce belly fat. 

To reduce belly fat, it is often necessary to adopt regular exercise and a healthy diet plan. But do you know that you can reduce it easily too? Yes, today we have brought some deep-breathing exercises for you, by which you can reduce your belly fat and weight fast by doing a few minutes daily. This technique reduces the body mass index by changing the metabolic activity of the brain. In this article, there are some deep-breathing exercises that you can try. 

8 Effective Breathing Exercises to Lose Belly Fat 

1. Deep Breathing

• This is the basic form of pranayama. Do this exercise for a minimum of 15-20 minutes a day.
• To do this, sit on your back with the support of the wall.
• Place palms on your lap, close your eyes and take a deep breath.
• It helps promote oxygenation and burn calories. 

2. Diaphragm Breathing

• To do this, by lying down on your back and starting breathing.
• Keeping your attention on your chest, rotate the stomach up and down.
• Continue to breathe and deepen your breath as you inhale and exhale.
• This exercise helps in improving digestion and removes unwanted fat around the abdomen. 

3. Mouth Breathing

• This exercise puts pressure on the abdominal muscles by making them fresh and full of energy and helps in reducing stubborn belly fat.
• You can do this sitting, standing, or lying down.
• To do mouth breathing, open your mouth and breathe in slowly through your mouth.
• Breathe in for at least two seconds and exhale for longer, doing this for four to five seconds.
• Do this practice at least thrice daily. 

4. Belly Breathing

• This form of breathing focuses on the diaphragm and muscles below the lungs.
• You can do this while sitting, lying down, or even standing.
• To do this, place one hand on the stomach and the thumb near the belly button, and the other hand on the chest.
• Now take a deep breath and keep in mind that your chest does not rise.
• Then allow your abdomen to expand. 

5. Kapalbhati

• Sit down with your waist and neck straight and if you are lying down, you can practice it while lying down.
• First of all, take a long deep breath in.
• After this, while exhaling rapidly, try to bring the navel closer to the spine. This is our stroke. Do this 30-60 times.
• After one round is over, exhale three long deep breaths and inhale three times.
• Do the second round with the fourth long deep breath and thus practice it for 3 to 5 rounds. 

6. Humming Bee Breathing (Bhramari Pranayama)

• Cross your legs and sit on a mat. Make sure that your shoulders are relaxed and that your spine is straight.
• Place your index finger on your forehead and close your ears with your thumb, above your eyebrows. Leave the ring finger and middle fingers on the closed eyes.
• Close your mouth and slowly breathe in and out. Make a humming sound while exhaling. Feel the vibration of the sound with your fingers.
• Take several inhales and exhales and then rest your hands on your knees. You have now completed one cycle of exercise.
• Repeat the exercise 5–10 times. 

7. Alternate Nostril Breathing

• Sit on your heels or cross your legs. Make sure your spine is straight and your shoulders are relaxed.
• Place your left hand with your palm on your left knee. Bring the tips of the thumb and forefinger in contact with each other.
• Place your right index and middle fingers between your eyebrows. Place your ring finger and your little finger on your left nostril and your thumb on your right nostril.
• Press your right nostril gently with your thumb and exhale through your left nostril. Then, inhale through your left nostril.
• Exhale through the right nostril after pressing the left nostril with your ring finger. Then inhale again through the right nostril. These movements form a cycle of exercise. Do 5 to 10 cycles. 

8. Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

First method of Bhastrika Pranayama 

• Bend your elbows and bring your hand near the shoulder and close your fist.
• While inhaling, take your hand up towards the sky and while exhaling bring the hand back to the same position.
• Repeat this pranayama 20-40 times. 

Second method of Bhastrika Pranayama 

• Keep your hands on your knees.
• Keep the waist and neck straight.
• The breath has to be inhaled rapidly and exhaled rapidly. Do this 20-40 times.
• Now place your first two fingers on the forehead and while keeping your left nostril closed with your last two fingers, slowly inhale the breath from the right nostril.
• Keeping your right nostril closed, exhale through the left nostril. It's been around. 

What To Pay Attention To? 

• The images that emerge in your mind while taking deep breaths help relax you.
• Keep your eyes closed during this time!
• Take a few long and deep breaths in the beginning!
• Feel the calmness while breathing and feel the same for your whole body!
• Feel the tension and anxiety coming out along with the air as you breathe out!
• There should be an equal time of inhalation and exhalation, for this, while inhaling, count to five in your mind and do the same while exhaling, it helps to equalize the time of inhalation and exhalation!
• Do not exert too much force while inhaling and exhaling!
• Wear loose clothes while doing this exercise!

Be Aware Of The Risks 

Remember that like any other exercise, Breathing techniques come with their own set of risks. If you have any health concerns, talk to your doctor before you start exercising. 

These breathing exercises have been proven to be effective in dealing with belly fat. However, keep in mind that exercising along with a healthy diet will improve your training results. 

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