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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_breathing The information in this article is relevant to the topic and gives the reader a pretty good understanding of what Reverse Breathing is. However, I did notice a couple of grammar errors. It could also be extended as it is pretty short and there is more to know about the topic than what is written in the article. There were also no sources cited which is a pretty important error to fix.

Potential source: https://www.livestrong.com/article/155298-the-effects-of-reverse-breathing/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagittarius_(astrology) Some of the information that was given seemed to be a little irrelevant to the topic, which made it a little confusing to read. I think that some things should be replaced with more relevant information that is easier for the readers to understand. They did site their sources and they seemed to be pretty reliable.

Potential source: https://labyrinthos.co/blogs/astrology-horoscope-zodiac-signs/the-zodiac-sign-sagittarius-symbol-personality-strengths-weaknesses

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juice_fasting The article was pretty well written and it did a good job of defining and explaining Juice Fasting. However, It did seem a little biased because they wrote about what is bad about it without including what is good about it. They did site all of their sources and their sources seem to be pretty reliable.

Potential Source:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323136.php

Article Revision
Original Article: Reverse breathing is a breathing technique associated with yoga and qigong. It consists of expanding the abdomen while breathing out through the nose and then compressing it while inhaling the mouth  the opposite of what an abdomen would do during natural, instinctive breathing. the of  A pure, inner type of thought focus may arise.

The technique is also widely in a number of martial arts  Chinese systems such as Baguazhang, T'ai chi ch'uan, and other styles of Kung Fu. The reverse breathing is believed to activate healing and protective Chi as the practitioner is consciously controlling the breath in a way opposite to normal breathing. By expanding the abdomen while delivering some technique (e.g. punch), the martial artists also protects the inner organs from any received counterattack.

What I changed: Spelling and Grammar Errors, Added Citations and Sources, Expanded on sections and added the last section.

My Revised Article: Reverse breathing is a breathing technique associated with yoga and qigong. It is commonly referred to as Taoist Breathing. It consists of expanding the abdomen while breathing out through the nose and then compressing it while inhaling through the mouth, which is the opposite of what an abdomen would do during natural, instinctive breathing.[1] A pure, inner type of thought focus may arise while practicing Reverse Breathing.[2]

The technique is also widely practiced in a number of martial arts. Some notable ones include Chinese systems such as Baguazhang, T'ai chi ch'uan, and other styles of Kung Fu.[2] Reverse Breathing is believed to activate healing and protective Chi as the practitioner is consciously controlling the breath in a way opposite to normal breathing. By expanding the abdomen while delivering some technique (e.g. punch), the martial artists also protect the inner organs from any received counterattack.

There are many benefits to the practice of Reverse Breathing. It has been proven to strengthen abdominal muscles because the practice requires that one uses their abdominal muscles in order to take in breath while shrinking your stomach.[1] It is also believed to strengthen your immune system by spreading oxygen throughout the body that creates an energy that can protect the body from viruses and negative bacteria. This Idea is known as Guardian Chi.[3] Reverse Breathing can also improve energy levels by causing a change in pressure between the chest and the abdomen. The last known benefit is that it can increase one's lung capacity. Breathing in reverse to how your body naturally would, allows more air to enter your lungs, which can help to train the lungs to take in more air.[1] Reverse Breathing is also often practiced for the purpose of deepening a meditation or relaxing through different breathing techniques. It has also been proven to help remedy poor posture.[2]

References: "The Effects of Reverse Breathing". LIVESTRONG.COM. Retrieved 2019-02-10. "Reverse Breathing". Tai Chi Basics. 2015-11-01. Retrieved 2019-02-10. "Reverse Breathing; In Spite Its Many Purported Benefits, It Should Onl – Optimal Breathing LLC". breathing.com. Retrieved 2019-02-10. “The Effects of Reverse Breathing.” LIVESTRONG.COM, Leaf Group, www.livestrong.com/article/155298-the-effects-of-reverse-breathing/. Etheme.com. “Reverse Breathing; In Spite Its Many Purported Benefits, It Should Only Be Undertaken When One Is Quite Comfortable With 360 Degree Natural Abdominal Breathing.” Breathing.com, breathing.com/blogs/breathing-methods-and-breathing-work/reverse-abdominal-breathing. Zucker, David, et al. “Reverse Breathing.” Tai Chi Basics, 30 Sept. 2018, taichibasics.com/reverse-breathing/.

Nicole draft feedback
Hi, Samantha! I see some good expansion in this draft, particularly into the specific uses for this practice. Some pieces that stand out as strong points to me in this current draft are:
 * inclusion of uses beyond martial arts (or at least not specific to only martial arts)
 * addition of new sources that offer broader discussion on this topic

Some things to think about as you continue your work on this article:
 * how will you organize and expand on this information? The current article doesn't have sections, so you will want to determine what is "lead" material and what sections make the most sense for breaking information up in this article (it might be helpful to look at a similar, more fully developed, article to see what kinds of sections are typically included)
 * the sources you have found help you incorporate some new information, but I would encourage you to also seek out more authoritative sources (particularly ones that cite their sources...the library database list includes some health-focused ones that might be good places to look for additional information). Also, when working with sources, be careful to represent the information they offer accurately to avoid the appearance of bias (for example, the Livestrong article says that the practitioners of this breathing believe it has certain effects, but the way it is framed in this draft is that these are proven effects, which is a significantly firmer claim than the source makes)
 * it will also be a good idea to carefully look through this article to remove all "you" pronouns, which aren't used in this kind of writing, and be careful to not capitalize language that isn't either a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence (reverse breathing, for example, is not a proper noun)

I hope these notes are helpful, and I look forward to seeing the final version of this!Nicoleccc (talk) 04:58, 14 February 2019 (UTC)

Josh's Peer review
You did a great job adding detail to the article! Specifically in the types of martial arts that this particular breathing technique is used for. Adding the benefits of the reverse breathing technique also give the article a good sense of “so what”. I think it gave a lot more depth to the article and relevance.

I would try to find some more background on the breathing technique, like the earliest mention in old texts. You could also try to find some links to the technique being used by well known people in the yoga/mediation/martial arts world.

This article actually inspired me to add connections to my own article, such as collaborations with other bands or bands that produce music in the genre. I could also add more background to when the genre came into the music scene or how it was inspired. --Joshlemus (talk) 06:56, 14 February 2019 (UTC)

Draft feedback
About the topic, I only recently learned about reverse breathing as a yoga technique. Something kind of funny about it is throughout my childhood I was almost always reverse breathing rather than breathing regularly! A minor change I would consider is changing "The last known benefit is that it can increase one's lung capacity." to simply say "Another benefit is that it can increase one's lung capacity." There could be other known benefits possibly not referred to in the English language? Or are said in a book that isn't accessible on the internet, etc. I may be wrong though, so you don't have to make the change if you don't want to or don't agree! Is there enough information there to create sections? If you haven't already considered it, adding sections might be another way to improve the article. It's good you included how it works, what benefits are, and how it can be an addition to other techniques. Your additions will definitely improve the article and give a lot more information for the readers! Good job! Lilyloumuir (talk) 03:21, 18 February 2019 (UTC)

Definition
Reverse Breathing is a breathing technique associated with yoga and qigong. It is commonly referred to as Taoist Breathing. It consists of expanding the abdomen while breathing out through the nose and then compressing it while inhaling through the mouth, which is the opposite of what an abdomen would do during natural, instinctive breathing.

Uses
The technique is also widely practiced in a number of martial arts. Some notable ones include Chinese systems such as Baguazhang, T'ai chi ch'uan, and other styles of Kung Fu. Reverse Breathing is believed to activate healing and protective Chi as the practitioner is consciously controlling the breath in a way opposite to normal breathing. By expanding the abdomen while delivering some technique (e.g. punch), the martial artists also protect the inner organs from any received counterattack. According to a study that was published by Elsevier, this breathing technique can also be used to provide more accurate measurements of a medical patient’s breathing. The study compared two patient’s airway pressures and found that when the patients were breathing in reverse, it was easier to determine whether or not the patient’s airway pressure was reduced. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Innes.samantha (talk • contribs) 19:25, 24 February 2019 (UTC)

Effects and Benefits
There are many benefits to the practice of Reverse Breathing. The Livestrong article says that it is believed to help strengthen abdominal muscles because the practice requires that one uses their abdominal muscles in order to take in breath while shrinking their stomach. It is also believed to strengthen one’s immune system by spreading oxygen throughout the body that creates an energy that can protect the body from viruses and negative bacteria. This Idea is known as Guardian Chi. According to the book, The Tao of Natural Breathing, Reverse Breathing can also improve energy levels by causing a change in pressure between the chest and the abdomen. It is also believed to increase one's lung capacity. Breathing in reverse to how the body naturally would, allows more air to enter one’s lungs, which can help to train the lungs to take in more air.Reverse Breathing is also often practiced for the purpose of deepening a meditation or drawing energy into the body.