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Complete Yogic Breathing Image by  Dean Moriarty  from  Pixabay Life is completely dependent on the breath; all living things, including plants, must have air to live. Breath is always present, from the moment a baby fills its lungs, to the last gasp of a dying man. A Hindu proverb says ‘Life is nothing but a series of breaths’. While we may live without eating for many days, and without drinking for many hours, how many minutes can we last without breathing? Man must not only breathe to live, but should do so in such a way that he maintains constant vitality and avoids illness. Unfortunately, the number of people who know how to breathe properly is very limited. Most people breathe in a very haphazard way as may be seen by cramped chests, stooping shoulders and the development of respiratory illnesses. It has been observed that improper breathing habits decrease resilience and shorten life. Whether they know it or not, some people breathe from the clavicle (the upper par