Belly

How do I learn to belly breathe?
Q. I have no problems belly breathing when I am on my back in bed, or when I am somewhat hunched over. However, I can't belly breathe when I stand up straight. When I stand up straight and try to belly breathe, I intake less air than I can when I chest breathe. Is this something that will "fix" itself with practice (standing up)? Do most athletes and wind instrument players use belly breathing? If belly breathing is so great, then why don't most people know how to do it? Actually, why don't the people who do know how to belly breathe, use belly breathing all the time, and just forget chest breathing?
Asked by pitachips3 - Fri Jan 26 23:05:12 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Most people breathe through their chests out of habit, and social pressures (especially on women), however the correct way to breathe is from the diaphragm (or as you say "belly breathing") especially for performing arts. The best way for this to become a natural way to breathe is with practice and a good vocal training. When I studied acting we did voice classes everyday and I still keep it up now, so maybe you could investigate that route. Also read "The right to speak" by Patsy Rodenburg as she gives many helpful exercises in order to achieve this. It is an important skill to have in performance as it is only by breathing correctly that you can find your true voice and let your emotions out freely. It also allows you to take in much… [cont.]
Answered by livvy - Tue Jan 30 19:50:12 2007

How do you prevent a belly button piercing from getting infected?
Q. I'm 14 years old and I want to get my belly button or tongue pieced. My grandma has been a nurse since I could remember and she has said that your tongue gets infected easier than your belly button. I wanted to get my tongue done more than anything so that was a real disappointment. Is her statement true? If you know any information about this, please tell me! I don't want for you to tell me that it's a bad idea to get it that young OR that I'm too young for that and I need to concentrate on something more important things.. I just want to answers to my questions! Are there shops that allow you to be 14 to get a piercing? I would also have my mom with me.
Asked by Kae - Sun Apr 29 19:29:19 2007 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Any piercing that you get just needs to be cleaned about 2x's daily- i have multiple ear piercings as well as nose, belly button, and nipple and i've NEVER had any problems- you have to be resposible about it- @ 14 i think you should wait for your belly until 16 and never for tongue b/c it's trashy sweetie
Answered by Victoria Rose - Sun Apr 29 19:36:47 2007

How much does a belly button piercing usually cost?
Q. I really want to get my belly button pierced but im not sure how much they are. People tell me it depends where you get it but i want to know around what price is it.
Asked by Katie York - Wed Apr 21 00:15:33 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. depends on where you go and live. here in toledo at the lucky duck its 20 total and the ring is included
Answered by jfox82588 - Sat Apr 24 14:53:46 2010