Breathing
Principles
Inhalation = lunar breathing
Exhalation = solar breathing
The ambiguous type
Principles
It is necessary to differentiate between active inhalation and active exhalation.
If lunar energy was predominant at the time or our birth we are
the lunar breathing type = expansion type = inhalation type.
If solar energy was predominant at the time or our birth we are
the solar breathing type = contraction type = exhalation type.
The two types breathe in completely opposite ways. Activities such as sitting, standing, walking and lying down must be done according to breathing type in order to facilitate breathing. Diet, circulation and muscular effort also help to assist breathing according to type as will be described later. All this serves to make you aware of how you breathe.
Inhalation = lunar breathing
The inhaler, or lunar breathing type, is under the influence of the overriding principle of expansion which is determined by the dominance of lunar energy at the time of his birth. He inhales actively and exhales passively. The lunar type should, by nature, favour and make a point of inhaling actively. Only when indulging in prolonged physical effort will he need the assistance of his expiratory muscles, but he will always concentrate on inhaling actively. The abdominal muscles are not used for breathing.
It is extremely important for the inhaler type to inhale actively and allow his breath to flow out passively.
The interaction between active inhalation and passive exhalation can be learnt through specific exercises which can be taught by a qualified terlusollogist.
The lunar breathing type must always inhale actively and exhale passively
in a ratio of 3:1 or even 4:1
Diagram of Breathing Activity
lunar type = active expansion, solar type = active contraction
Exhalation = solar breathing
The solar breathing type is under the influence of the overriding principle of contraction which is determined by the dominance of solar energy at the time of his birth. He favours exhaling actively. Exhalation is easier when he lies in a face-down position,
The stomach muscles are not used for breathing but keep the abdominal organs still. The intercostal muscles, on the other hand, make up one of the most important groups of respiratory muscles and allow complete exhalation
It is extremely important for the exhaler type to exhale actively and inhale passively.
The ambiguous type
Individuals whose breathing type cannot be determined with current available methods are described as ‘ambiguous’ types. This means that when they were born the difference between solar and lunar energy was less than 7%. (See also chapter on percentages).
It is possible to test ambiguous types, but a lot of experience is required and the tests should only be carried out by a qualified terlusollogist.
