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Rakesh Reddy Peddamallu
Rakesh Reddy Peddamallu

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15-Minute Daily Routine to Break the Mouth Breathing Habit

πŸŒ… Morning (5 minutes)

1. Belly Breathing

⏱️ 2 minutes

  • Lips closed
  • Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds
  • Belly expands
  • Exhale through the nose for 6 seconds

2. Tongue Posture Hold

⏱️ 2 minutes

  • Lips gently closed
  • Entire tongue on the roof of the mouth
  • Breathe only through the nose

3. Slow Nasal Breathing

⏱️ 1 minute

  • Slow inhale
  • Slow exhale
  • Stay relaxed

🚢 During the Day

Nasal Walking

⏱️ 15–20 minutes

  • Walk at a comfortable pace
  • Nose breathing only
  • If you feel short of breath, slow down instead of opening your mouth

⏰ Every Hour (30 seconds)

When you notice you're mouth breathing:

βœ… Close your lips

βœ… Tongue on the roof of the mouth

βœ… Take 5 slow breaths through your nose


πŸŒ™ Before Bed (5 minutes)

Belly Breathing

⏱️ 3 minutes

  • Inhale through the nose
  • Belly expands
  • Exhale slowly through the nose

Tongue Posture

⏱️ 2 minutes

  • Lips closed
  • Tongue on the roof of the mouth
  • Relax your jaw
  • Continue breathing through your nose

Weekly Progress

☐ Less mouth breathing while working

☐ Less mouth breathing while watching TV

☐ Waking up with mouth closed more often

☐ Nose breathing feels more natural


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