the purpose(s) of diaphragmatic breathing is to help your client:

  1. ACHIEVE A STATE OF LOW STRESS AND IMPROVE RIBCAGE ALIGNMENT
  2. HELP YOUR CLIENT INITIATE THE FIGHT-OR-FLIGHT RESPONSE TO IMPROVE STRENGTH
  3. BETTER ACTIVATE THE NECK AND CHEST MUSCLES DURING BREATHING
  4. ACHIEVE A STATE OF HIGH STRESS AND IMPROVE RIBCAGE ALIGNMENT