Gentle breathing practice can be a calm, accessible part of a daily routine for older adults. The aim is comfort, awareness and a pace that feels manageable rather than forcing deep breaths or chasing a health outcome.
A simple seated practice
- Sit supported, with both feet on the floor.
- Relax the shoulders and jaw.
- Breathe in and out at a comfortable pace without holding the breath.
- Stop if you feel light-headed, uncomfortable or unwell.
Make the environment easy
A quiet room, comfortable temperature and an unhurried schedule can make the practice easier to repeat. There is no need to buy a special product to begin.
Important limits
Breathing exercises are not a treatment for lung disease, infection or another medical condition, and they should not be presented as improving lung function. New, persistent or worsening breathlessness needs medical assessment.
This article is general information and not medical advice.
I’m 59 years old and female. I was diagnosed a couple of months ago with COPD, and I was beyond scared! My lung function test indicated 49% capacity. After having had the flu a year ago, the shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pains continued even after being treated with antibiotics. I’ve been smoking two packs a day for 36 years. Being born without a sternum caused my ribs to be curled just one inch away from my spine, resulting in underdeveloped lungs. At age 34, I had surgery, and it was fixed. Unfortunately, my smoking just caused more damage to my already underdeveloped lungs. The problem I was having is that I enjoy smoking and don’t want to give up! Have tried twice before and nearly went crazy, and I don’t want to go through that again. I saw the fear in my husband and children’s eyes when I told them about my condition; then they started to find solutions on their own to help my condition. I am a 59-year-old now who was diagnosed with COPD emphysema, which I know was from my years of smoking. I started smoking in school when smoking was socially acceptable. I remember when smoking was permitted in hospitals. It was not known then how dangerous cigarettes were for us, and it seemed everybody smoked, but I was able to get rid of my COPD lung condition through the help of Madiba Herbal Center. My husband bought, www. madibaherbalcenter. com has the right herbal formula to help you get rid of and repair any lung conditions and cure you totally with their natural organic herbs. I wish anybody who starts smoking at a young age would realize what will eventually happen to their bodies if they continue that vile habit throughout their life.
I’m 59 years old and female. I was diagnosed a couple of months ago with COPD, and I was beyond scared! My lung function test indicated 49% capacity. After having had the flu a year ago, the shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pains continued even after being treated with antibiotics. I’ve been smoking two packs a day for 36 years. Being born without a sternum caused my ribs to be curled just one inch away from my spine, resulting in underdeveloped lungs. At age 34, I had surgery, and it was fixed. Unfortunately, my smoking just caused more damage to my already underdeveloped lungs. The problem I was having is that I enjoy smoking and don’t want to give up! Have tried twice before and nearly went crazy, and I don’t want to go through that again. I saw the fear in my husband and children’s eyes when I told them about my condition; then they started to find solutions on their own to help my condition. I am a 59-year-old now who was diagnosed with COPD emphysema, which I know was from my years of smoking. I started smoking in school when smoking was socially acceptable. I remember when smoking was permitted in hospitals. It was not known then how dangerous cigarettes were for us, and it seemed everybody smoked, but I was able to get rid of my COPD lung condition through the help of Madiba Herbal Center. My husband bought, www. madibaherbalcenter. com has the right herbal formula to help you get rid of and repair any lung conditions and cure you totally with their natural organic herbs. I wish anybody who starts smoking at a young age would realize what will eventually happen to their bodies if they continue that vile habit throughout their life.
I’m 59 years old and female. I was diagnosed a couple of months ago with COPD, and I was beyond scared! My lung function test indicated 49% capacity. After having had the flu a year ago, the shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pains continued even after being treated with antibiotics. I’ve been smoking two packs a day for 36 years. Being born without a sternum caused my ribs to be curled just one inch away from my spine, resulting in underdeveloped lungs. At age 34, I had surgery, and it was fixed. Unfortunately, my smoking just caused more damage to my already underdeveloped lungs. The problem I was having is that I enjoy smoking and don’t want to give up! Have tried twice before and nearly went crazy, and I don’t want to go through that again. I saw the fear in my husband and children’s eyes when I told them about my condition; then they started to find solutions on their own to help my condition. I am a 59-year-old now who was diagnosed with COPD emphysema, which I know was from my years of smoking. I started smoking in school when smoking was socially acceptable. I remember when smoking was permitted in hospitals. It was not known then how dangerous cigarettes were for us, and it seemed everybody smoked, but I was able to get rid of my COPD lung condition through the help of Madiba Herbal Center. My husband bought, www. madibaherbalcenter. com has the right herbal formula to help you get rid of and repair any lung conditions and cure you totally with their natural organic herbs. I wish anybody who starts smoking at a young age would realize what will eventually happen to their bodies if they continue that vile habit throughout their life.