BREATHE INTO YOUR CHEST

 Breathe into your chest refers to taking deep breaths that fill the lungs with air, specifically focusing on the area of the chest. This technique is often used in relaxation exercises, yoga, or when someone is learning to control their breathing. Breathing into the chest can help reduce stress and improve oxygen flow throughout the body.

Examples:

• Breathe into your chest when you feel stressed.

• Take a deep breath into your chest before you speak.

• Focus on breathing into your chest to calm down.

Examples in a sentence:

• When you practice yoga, you should breathe into your chest to relax.

• I always breathe into my chest before starting a workout.

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GRAMMAR

The imperative form is used to give instructions:

• Breathe into your chest.

• Take a deep breath.

• Relax your body and breathe deeply.

You can also use the present continuous to describe an action happening now:

• I am breathing into my chest to relax.

• She is taking deep breaths to calm down.

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VOCABULARY

1. Breathe – to take air into your lungs and let it out

2. Chest – the part of your body where your heart and lungs are

3. Deep – going far down or in; opposite of shallow

4. Relax – to make your body or mind less tense

5. Control – to manage or guide something

6. Stress – mental or emotional pressure or tension

7. Oxygen – a gas that we need to live, found in the air

8. Exercise – physical activity to improve health

9. Yoga – a type of exercise that includes breathing and stretching

10. Calm – to make someone feel peaceful and not upset

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Breathe into your chest.

• Take a deep breath.

• Inhale deeply.

• Exhale slowly.

• Relax your shoulders and breathe deeply.

• Focus on your breath.

• Take a moment to calm down.

• Breathe in slowly, breathe out slowly.

• Feel the air fill your chest.

• Take control of your breathing.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I breathe into my chest when I feel anxious.

• He takes deep breaths to calm himself.

• We focus on our breathing in yoga class.

Negative:

• I don’t breathe too quickly when I am stressed.

• She doesn’t breathe shallowly during meditation.

• They don’t forget to breathe deeply before a workout.

Questions:

• Do you breathe into your chest when you are nervous?

• How do you control your breathing?

• Are you breathing deeply now?

Answers:

• Yes, I breathe into my chest to relax.

• I try to control my breathing during stressful situations.

• Yes, I am breathing deeply to calm down.

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CONVERSATION

John: Hey, Sarah! You look a little stressed. What’s going on?

Sarah: Hi, John. I have a big presentation today, and I feel nervous.

John: I understand. Maybe you should try breathing into your chest to calm down.

Sarah: That sounds like a good idea. I’ll try it right now.

John: Take a deep breath, feel the air fill your chest, and then breathe out slowly. That should help.

Sarah: I’m doing it now. It feels much better.

John: Great! Just keep breathing slowly, and you’ll feel even better.

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READING

Emma is preparing for an important exam. She feels nervous and her heart is racing. Her teacher tells her, “Take a deep breath and breathe into your chest. It will help you feel calm.” Emma follows the advice and takes several deep breaths. After a few moments, she feels less anxious and more focused. She realizes that controlling her breath helps her stay calm and think clearly.

Questions:

1. What is Emma preparing for?

2. How does Emma feel before the exam?

3. What advice does her teacher give her?

4. How does Emma feel after breathing deeply?

5. What does Emma realize about controlling her breath?

Answers:

1. She is preparing for an important exam.

2. She feels nervous and anxious.

3. The teacher tells her to breathe into her chest.

4. She feels less anxious and more focused.

5. Emma realizes that controlling her breath helps her stay calm and think clearly.