Feel Tight in Your Chest? This Gentle Practice Helps You Breathe Again

If you’ve been feeling tight in your chest, or like your breathing isn’t as full or easy as it could be, this gentle Qigong practice is for you. This kind of tightness can build up gradually - through stress, pressure, or simply holding everything together for too long - and it can leave you feeling tense, restricted, or emotionally unsettled. This session is designed to gently open the chest, support your breathing, and help your body release that held tension in a calm, manageable way. Through slow, flowing movement and breath, you’ll create more space through the chest and heart area, allowing your system to soften and settle. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the chest and heart space are closely linked to emotional balance and a sense of inner ease. When this area is supported, you may notice you feel lighter, calmer, and more able to breathe with more ease - both physically and emotionally. Take your time, move gently, and allow your body to open at its own pace. ——— ABOUT LORRAINE Hi, I'm Lorraine - a certified Qigong teacher (Holden Qigong & Long White Cloud Qigong) and Oxygen Advantage® breathwork instructor, with over 30 years’ experience in healthcare. I’m passionate about helping midlife women release stress, restore energy, and come back home to themselves through simple, gentle practices. I also teach in-person Qigong classes in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 📧 For weekly guidance straight to your inbox, join Breathe & Begin: https://www.wellnesswithlorraine.co.u... ——— IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER The practices in this video are for general wellness purposes and are not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise programme, especially if you have existing health conditions or concerns. By participating, you agree that you do so at your own risk. Always listen to your body and modify or stop if anything doesn’t feel right. ——— If this practice helped you feel more open or at ease, I’d love to hear how it felt for you -you can share in the comments below. And if you’d like more gentle Qigong and breathwork practices like this, subscribe and join me here. Breathe & believe 💫 Lorraine